Course Overview

The Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (MPhil, MSt) at the University of Oxford is a prestigious graduate program designed for students interested in the history, culture, and archaeology of the Late Antique and Byzantine periods. The course offers an interdisciplinary approach, combining historical analysis, art history, and textual studies to explore the transition from the Roman Empire to the medieval Byzantine world. Unique features include access to world-class resources and the opportunity to study under leading scholars in the field.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in academia, cultural heritage management, museum curation, and research. The rigorous training in historical and analytical skills also equips students for roles in education, publishing, and public policy related to historical and cultural preservation.

Key Faculty and Staff

The program is supported by distinguished faculty within the Faculty of History and associated departments, including experts in Byzantine history and archaeology. Specific staff names are subject to change and can be found on the university's official department pages.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students benefit from access to the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest and most extensive research libraries in the world, with significant collections of Byzantine manuscripts and texts. The university also houses the Ashmolean Museum, offering resources for the study of Late Antique and Byzantine art and artifacts. Partnerships with international research networks in Byzantine studies further enhance research opportunities.