Classics and Ancient History - PhD / MPhil

Program Overview

The University of Liverpool's PhD/MPhil in Classics and Ancient History delves into the study of ancient Greek and Roman societies, providing a diverse range of research areas and encouraging students to investigate these civilizations with innovative and challenging perspectives. The program offers access to extensive research facilities, dedicated research groups, and funding support, fostering a dynamic and enriching academic environment. Students benefit from the expertise of a large academic staff and a vibrant community of postgraduate researchers, exploring the origins of humanity and the enduring legacy of Classical antiquity.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Liverpool has a long history of studying the ancient world, dating back to 1881. The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology is internationally renowned for its interdisciplinary research, spanning from the origins of humanity to the cultures and languages of late antiquity. The PhD/MPhil in Classics and Ancient History focuses on the study of ancient Greek and Roman societies, cultures, politics, philosophy, economy, religion, medicine, and literature. It also explores the reception of Classical antiquity in the modern world. The program offers a diverse range of research areas, including:

• Ancient Greek society, culture, politics, religion, and medicine
• Ancient Greek and Latin literature
• The literary cultures of the Roman empire
• The politics, economy, and administration of ancient Rome
• Receptions of Classical antiquity in the modern world
• Ancient economies (with a strong interdisciplinary research cluster combining expertise from Classics & Ancient History and Archaeology)
The program encourages students to ask fundamental questions, challenge established narratives, and be innovative in their investigations of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

Other:

• The department has 42 academic and research staff and over 60 postgraduate researchers, making it one of the largest hubs for the academic study of the human past in the UK.
• The program offers a dedicated IT suite for Digital Humanities research, including digital mapping, image analysis, photogrammetry, and reconstructions.
• Students have access to the Garstang Museum of Archaeology, which houses outstanding archaeological collections from important Classical sites.
• The Elizabeth Slater Archaeology Research Laboratories provide facilities for environmental, faunal, and archaeobotanical studies, trace element and stable isotope analysis, metallography, and petrography.
• The department has dedicated research groups that provide a forum for the exchange of new concepts and knowledge through seminar series.
These groups include:
• Receptions
• Ancient Religions
• Literary Culture of the Roman Empire
• Ancient Economies
• The program offers a range of scholarships to help students meet the costs of studying.

| ----------- | ----------- | | Duration | UK students | International Students | | Full time | 2-4 years | £4,786 | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A)^ Faculty of Science and Engineering £29,750 (Band A)^ or £23,400 (Band B) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences £23,400 (Band B) | | Part time | 4-6 years | £2,393 | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £14,900 (Band A)^ Faculty of Science and Engineering £14,900 (Band A)^ or £11,700 (Band B) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences £11,700 (Band B) |