Study Doctor of Philosophy in Classics at University College Dublin in Ireland,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The PhD is a minimum three-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of around 100,000 words which will make original contribution knowledge. It is also possible to study for a research degree in Classics part-time.The PhD is predominantly a research degree, but students will also undertake formal training in research, take language courses Latin or Greek at an appropriate level, and attend seminars. NEXT INTAKE:20242025 SeptemberThe School of Classics currently has 7 students reading for the PhD. There is a dedicated room for research students, with an extensive reference library of texts. UCD has good library facilities for research in Classics, and postgraduate students also have access to other libraries in Dublin.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,013

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€13,730.00 (US$ 14,714) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,017

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible to enter a research masters degree or PhD programme an applicant must have obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant bachelor degree.

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