Classics [PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)/MRes]

About this programme

Overview We offer supervision in a range of subject areas related to the research activities and interests of our academic staff. All members of staff are happy to discuss potential research projects at any time. Classics research and teaching staff We have a dedicated postgraduate study space, which makes available an extensive research collection, now augmented by a bequest from the late Professor Douglas MacDowell. Postgraduates play a full role in the research culture of the subject, with a regular programme of seminars, workshops and reading groups. Recent topics have included studies of: religion and politics in the Roman Republic the politics of Ostrogothic Italy the modern reception of Greek tragedy Greek medicine masculinity and the classical monster the construction of the hoplite Roman eschatology Greek and Roman numismatics (in conjunction with The Hunterian, our University

Entry requirements

• Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.