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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
Apr 2026
3 Year
Supervised by experts, our postgraduates encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series. Our projects across disciplines continue to advance research, supported by partners ranging from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to the Wellcome Trust. To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (media, commercial, public sector etc), public service, teaching and academia. We offer a full range of expertise, but the following areas are of particular strength: History and Archaeology of Archaic Societies, the Roman Republic & Empire or the Later Roman and Early Medieval Periods, Greek Epigraphy, Political and Social History of the Greek City States, History and Archaeology of the Roman Republic and Empire, History and Archaeology of the Later Roman and Early Medieval Periods, Warfare in Antiquity, Housing and the Built Environment, Gender and Sexuality and Ancient Medicine. Full-time duration - PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year
Living cost -The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is 1023 per month. The fee mentioned is for 2024/25 entry and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
