Classics - Research
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.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Z121: 3 years FT / 6 years PT.
Further information
PhD Classics (Z121) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7130
nonEU fee per year - € 13730
PhD Classics (Z122) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4710
nonEU fee per year - € 9200
***Fees are subject to change
For queries, please contact Graduate Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Philip de Souza: PH: + 353 (0)1 716 8170 or email: philip.desouza@ucd.ie
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
PhD Classics
Graduate Research (level 10 nfq)
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.
The 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.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Stage 1 - Option
Classics in Popular CultureGRC30320
Greek Language IGRK10090
Greek Language IIGRK10100
Greek Texts: PlatoGRK20110
Intermediate GreekGRK20140
Greek Texts: ThucydidesGRK30020
Greek Texts: AeschylusGRK30060
Greek Texts: EuripidesGRK30090
Greek Texts: HerodotusGRK30100
Greek Texts: EpicGRK30110
Beginners' Latin ILAT10090
Beginners' Latin IILAT10100
CatullusLAT20130
Intermediate LatinLAT20140
Cicero's Political OratoryLAT20180
Virgil's AeneidLAT30120
Tacitus HistoriesLAT30200
Alexander Thein
+ 353 (0)1 716 8662
joanna.daly@ucd.ie
+ 353 (0)1 716 8166