Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Classics and Ancient History
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD Classics and Ancient History at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD Classics and Ancient History programme is aimed at students who want to make a genuine contribution to scholarly knowledge and understanding of the field through their thesis. You will acquire an excellent general knowledge of the wider field in question and high competence in relevant languages - ancient and modern - and associated skills, both subject-specific and generic. Our research covers Greek and Roman history, Classical literature and its reception, and ancient philosophy. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Greek Philology and Textual Criticism
Roman Historical Sources and Epigraphy
Classical Literary Theory and Reception
Ancient Philosophy: Methodologies and Interpretations
Greek and Roman Warfare: Historical Perspectives
Research Methods in Classical Studies
Hellenistic and Late Antique Cultures
Thesis Research and Scholarly Communication
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750
Home Student Fee
£2,619
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
1 Scholarship Available
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
About University of Manchester
University of Manchester offers Classics and Ancient History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
View University ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Related Courses
More courses at University of Manchester
Similar courses at other universities
Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon
Classical Civilisation£22,980/yr
Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon
Classical Studies£22,540/yr
Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon
Classical Studies with Foundation Year£22,540/yr
Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon
Classics£22,980/yr
Birkbeck, University of LondonLondon
Classics£22,540/yr
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityChatham
Speech and Language TherapyFee N/A
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses