Classics

Course Overview

The PhD 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 4-year full-time and part-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

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Graduate Outcomes

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