The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is a member of the AHRC South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (SWW DTP), which awards studentships and also funds a wealth of support and training activities for PhD students in the Department of Classics.
PhD fees vary according to where you come from, whether you study full-time or part-time and where you are based during your degree.
Alumni discounts
If you've previously completed a degree with us, you’ll automatically receive our alumni discount (£1,500 off the cost of your tuition fees).
Studentships for original research proposals in classics
Visiting fellowships
We welcome applications from postdoctoral scholars who wish to hold British Academy, Leverhulme Trust or Newton International fellowships in the Department.
We also welcome visiting scholars who wish to spend a period of time at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and who have their own funding.
For more information, contact Professor Ian Rutherford by emailing i.c.rutherford@reading.ac.uk.
The University's Doctoral and Researcher College holds information about studentships and other funding available for postgraduate study.
Studentships are available for both UK and international students.
You may be eligible to apply for a government-funded doctoral loan to fund your PhD.
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding is a database of less well-known sources of doctoral funding.
You might consider part-time or casual work as a way to supplement your income during your studies. There are often vacancies at the University, which you can apply for through Campus Jobs.