St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Phd in Greek and Latin literature in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,940
(c. USD28,113.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The School of Classics serves as a global hub for cutting-edge research spanning Greek and Latin literature, ancient history, philosophy, art, archaeology, and classical reception studies. Ambitious scholars enroll in our programs, typically pursuing either the three-year PhD or the one-year MLitt degree, which can serve as either preparatory coursework for doctoral studies or as an independent postgraduate credential.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must complete an online application form and provide the following documentation.
Curriculum Vitae.
Two academic references. You should first obtain each referee's consent. You will be asked to name your referees during the application process, and emails will then be sent off automatically requesting references.
A sample of your written work in English (between 2,500 and 5,000 words). Ideally, this should be academic writing in an area relevant to your proposed course of study.
A transcript of your University qualifications (with official translation if not in English). You do not need to supply transcripts of modules taken in the University of St Andrews.
A personal statement of no more than 600 words explaining why you wish to study with the School, what your academic interests are, and what skills you would bring.
An outline in English (1,000 words) of your proposed research topic.
The proposal should:
Propose a research project that will result in a contribution to knowledge.
Demonstrate that you have an adequate grasp on the subject to undertake the project.
Formulate a detailed plan of the project including method/approach and sources/evidence.
Ensure that the proposed research is feasible within the required time, space and available resources.
If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English. Postgraduate entrants to the School of Classics must achieve an overall score of at least 7 in IELTS, with a minimum of 7 in the writing component.
Curriculum Vitae.
Two academic references. You should first obtain each referee's consent. You will be asked to name your referees during the application process, and emails will then be sent off automatically requesting references.
A sample of your written work in English (between 2,500 and 5,000 words). Ideally, this should be academic writing in an area relevant to your proposed course of study.
A transcript of your University qualifications (with official translation if not in English). You do not need to supply transcripts of modules taken in the University of St Andrews.
A personal statement of no more than 600 words explaining why you wish to study with the School, what your academic interests are, and what skills you would bring.
An outline in English (1,000 words) of your proposed research topic.
The proposal should:
Propose a research project that will result in a contribution to knowledge.
Demonstrate that you have an adequate grasp on the subject to undertake the project.
Formulate a detailed plan of the project including method/approach and sources/evidence.
Ensure that the proposed research is feasible within the required time, space and available resources.
If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English. Postgraduate entrants to the School of Classics must achieve an overall score of at least 7 in IELTS, with a minimum of 7 in the writing component.
Tuition
GBP
20,940