PhD in Classical Studies

Build on your undergraduate degree, enhance your CV and expand your mind—explore modern viewpoints on the ancient world with postgraduate PhD in Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Develop a deeper understanding of the classical cultures that underpin the modern world—our political and legal systems, our philosophical and social thought, and the myths and stories you see on the page, stage and screen with the PhD in Classical Studies PhD in Classical Studies at the  Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington . 

Key facts

• Use the past to shed light on the present day. 

• Take advantage of research strengths in areas such as the classical influences on modern film, the history of sexuality, and ancient and modern democracy. 

• Compare Graeco-Roman mythologies with those of Māori or Pasifika peoples.

Courses include

• Studying in the School of Languages and Cultures, you’ll learn from award-winning staff. You’ll join a welcoming programme which encourages many students to continue their postgraduate study. 

• And you’ll enjoy the benefits of a lively research environment with links to key overseas researchers and institutions in the world of classics.

• Enhance your toolkit of analytical and communication skills through the rigorous thinking, analysis and understanding of complex issues that comes with advanced study in classics.