PhD in Classics

Features

• We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from ancient literature and ancient history, to the visual culture of Greek and Roman antiquity and the reception of the ancient world.
• Recent student research has included areas such as Dionysian Triumph Sarcophagi, The Female Portrait Statues of Aphrodisias, and Constructions of the Spartan body.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• This course is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.
• The PhD involves a minimum of two years full-time or four years part-time directed research within the university, although the usual period of study is three years full-time.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 100
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• 2:1 (or international equivalent) in classics or a related subject (i.e. archaeology or history) and a masters at Merit level or above
• We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 48,616 AUD / year (≈ 25,750 GBP / year)
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,931 AUD / year (≈ 5,260 GBP / year)

Living costs

Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,101-1,846 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Classics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 10 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Sports Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant — 13500 GBP — Deadline Not specified
• International Sporting Excellence Award — Provided by university — Grant — 7000 GBP — Deadline Anytime
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 14 Oct 2026
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant — 19000 GBP — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant — 22500 GBP — Deadline Not specified
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant — 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027