Overview

The Classics and Ancient History programme at University of Liverpool established the Institute of Archaeology, the first centre for the academic study of the methods and practice of Archaeology alongside Egyptology and Classical Archaeology in the UK.

Research background

Research in Classics and Ancient History at Liverpool centres on the study of ancient Greek society, culture, politics, philosophy, economy, religion and medicine, ancient Greek and Latin literature, the literary cultures of the Roman empire, the politics, economy and administration of ancient Rome, and receptions of Classical antiquity in the modern world.

The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology is internationally reputed for its world-class interdisciplinary research in diverse fields ranging from the origins of humanity and Old World prehistory to the cultures, languages and texts of the late antiquity and the archaeology of the historical periods.

Expertise in Classics and Ancient History stretches from the archaic Greek world through to late antiquity with particular strengths in the study of Ancient Greek society, culture, politics, religion and medicine, philosophy, Ancient Greek and Latin literature, the literary cultures of the Roman empire, the politics, economy and administration of Ancient Rome, and receptions of Classical antiquity in the modern world. Our long-standing research into the economies of the Greek, Egyptian and Roman worlds create a strong interdisciplinary research cluster on Ancient Economies combining expertise from Classics & Ancient History and Archaeology.

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Programme Structure

Research groups

Receptions
Ancient Religions
Literary Culture of the Roman Empire
Ancient Economies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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61

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88

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General requirements

A first degree in the First or 2:1 class and a Master’s degree (preferably pass of 65% or higher) in a relevant subject area from a UK university, or EU/overseas qualifications of an equivalent standard.

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Tuition Fee

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International

31250 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 31250 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5006 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5006 GBP per year during 24 months.

Part-time per year:

National: £2,503

International: £15,650

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

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