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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Classics

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,400Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Postgraduate Research is a central element of the activities of the Classics Department. We have an international postgraduate community of nearly 50 MPhil/PhD students altogether, working on an extraordinarily wide range of topics in Greek and Latin, ancient history and archaeology, philosophy, rhetoric and the reception of ancient literature. The Department of Classics at Royal Holloway is committed to the production of world class research engaged with contemporary cultural issues. International tuition fees are £26,400 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Greek Language and Literature
Latin Philology and Textual Criticism
Ancient History Research Methods
Classical Archaeology and Material Culture
Ancient Philosophy and Intellectual History
Reception of Antiquity in Modern Culture
Rhetoric and Oratory in Classical Antiquity
Independent Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,400

per year

Total Course Cost (24 months)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£23,500£28,000£35,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£51,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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