Both in Classical languages and literature, and in ancient history, the DPhil programme is a research degree intended to make it possible for the successful candidate to aspire to a career in research and teaching at university level anywhere in the world where the Classical subjects are studied.
PhD Program Requirements
A master’s degree with scores equivalent to first-class or high upper second-class honours in a relevant subject; and
A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in classics or a similar course of academic study with substantial course components in the area of ancient history.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
You should demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of ancient languages appropriate to your intended research.
Publications are not normally expected at this stage, but you should mention any publications that you have produced.
PhD Funding Coverage
The University expects to be able to offer over 1,000 full or partial graduate scholarships across the collegiate University in 2024-25.
You will be automatically considered for the majority of Oxford scholarships, if you fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit your graduate application by the relevant December or January deadline. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.
Application Requirement
Referees: Three overall, all of which must be academic. All references are expected to be academic.
Official transcript(s): Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date. You should only upload official documents issued by your institution and any transcript not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation.
Research proposal: The research proposal should describe your proposed thesis topic in detail, explain why it is important and worthwhile, situate it within the existing research in the area in question, and provide a basic account of methodology as well as a provisional timetable. The proposal should be written in English. The word count does not need to include any bibliography or brief footnotes.
Written work: You should submit two relevant academic essays or other writing samples from your most recent qualification. Extracts of the requisite length from longer work are also permissible.
GRE General Test scores: No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
English language proficiency: This course requires proficiency in English at the University’s higher level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
5 January 2025
Application Fee
An application fee of £75 is payable per course application.
