Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 – Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027 – Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027 – Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Ancient History
Overview
The projects across disciplines continue to advance research, supported by partners ranging from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to the Wellcome Trust on the Ancient History programme offered at Cardiff University.
Key facts
- To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (media, commercial, public sector etc), public service, teaching and academia.
Distinctive features
- Cardiff offers considerable research strength in ancient history and has very strong links with archaeology, medieval history and religious studies through the Centre for Late Antique Religion and Culture.
- Wide chronological coverage, from Archaic Greece to Late Antiquity
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary research with archaeology, medieval history and religious studies.
- Encouragement and support for postgraduate students from the University of Wales Institute for Classics and Ancient History, which is run jointly by Cardiff in association with the Departments of Classics and Ancient History at Swansea and Lampeter.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History and Archaeology of the early Mediterranean
- Political and Social History of the Archaic and Classical Greece; the Roman Republic and Empire; the Later Roman and Early Medieval Periods
- The Hellenistic World
- Gender and Sexuality
- Ethnicity, Identity, and Collective Memory
- Ancient Medicine and Technology
- Warfare in Antiquity
Check out the full curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Suitable for graduates in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Archaeology and related humanities and social science disciplines.
- Applicants should normally possess a first or upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject field and a good pass at MA.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 50,857 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196–2,030 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
