Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Classics) at The University of Newcastle in Australia, College of Human and Social Futures
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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Classics)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Research in Ancient History and Classical Languages at the University of Newcastle (UON) covers a wide field of interest, but a particular focus is Roman History and Literature. PhD and Masters by Research students will benefit from UON's emphasis on promoting a superior understanding of ancient culture by close reading of ancient texts, and applying contemporary techniques to analysis of all aspects of the ancient world. The approach to the ancient world is multidisciplinary, and is intended to provide perspectives on the role played by the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome on the development of the modern world. Subjects covered include the social and political life of ancient societies, classical literature and mythology, and its reception, as well as a limited amount of archaeology, with an emphasis on the shape of urban life. The discipline subscribes to the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens and keeps abreast of contemporary developments in the archaeological field internationally.

Which department am I in?

College of Human and Social Futures

CRICOS

000880G

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,380.00 (US$ 23,975) per year
Accommodation- Barahineban- Studio - Single Occupancy- 338.81(Standard Stay)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Callaghan Campus

University Drive,

CALLAGHAN,

New South Wales,

2308, NEWCASTLE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall:

i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training); or

ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training), and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognized by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1; or

iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the relevant School; or

iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School; An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four-year bachelors degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79;

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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