Course summary
The PhD comprises three years of full time study, at the end of which the candidate will submit an 80,000 word dissertation which should be scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid (consistent with expectations based on what is reasonable within three years of full-time study); and should contain material worthy of publication in some form. The MPhil requires the submission of a 40,000 word thesis after 2 years of study.
Modules
The first year is full-time study starting in September with the following classes: 1. A core module in each of the semesters, taken by all students together. This provides training in academic and professional skills, and teaching in Classical disciplines and in approaches to the ancient world. 2. Two thematic modules of your choice. These modules are extremely flexible, and it will be for you to choose the subjects of research within them. You will meet an academic to discuss your research, often in very small groups. Year 2 focuses purely on the thesis.
Assessment method
The MPhil comprises two years of full time study: the ‘taught’ component of the one-year MLitt, followed by a 40,000 word dissertation which is scholarly, substantial, significant and lucid, based on what might reasonably be expected of a capable and diligent student after one year of full-time research.
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to have completed a Master's programme or equivalent research-training degree.
English language requirements
For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.
Sponsorship information
Entrant accommodation bursary; recent graduate discount; Santander 600 scholarships; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.
Provider information
University of St Andrews
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ