Classics and Ancient History

The Classics and Ancient History MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter offer a wide range of world-leading research expertise, much of which falls within the remit of our three research centres. We welcome applications for postgraduate research across all our specialisms.

The Classics and Ancient History Classics and Ancient History MPhil/PhD programme from  The University of Exeter The University of Exeter prospective PhD candidates are encouraged to explore the interests of our academic staff in more detail and should make informal contact with a potential supervisor before submitting a formal application.

Key facts

• The Classics and Ancient History programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
• Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers’ Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

Courses include:

• Centre for Hellenistic and Romano-Greek Culture and Society  Supported by a £1.25 million Leverhulme grant, the centre is rapidly becoming internationally recognised for the study of the history and culture of the post-classical Greek world.

• Centre for Connectivity in the Roman World  The centre examines how connectivity contributed to the shaping of distinctive cultures, economies and societies spanning the breadth of the Roman world and its immediate neighbours, focusing on novel historical, archaeological and digital approaches to human mobility and material culture.

• Centre for Knowledge in Culture in Antiquity and Beyond