The research programme equips students with the necessary skills in research, academic writing, and the ancient languages, along with any other specialist training required for their particular project. Above all, the Department aims to provide the opportunity for students to pursue their own specific research interests, working independently under the supervision of members of staff who will provide detailed guidance, advice, and feedback on the students work. The primary objective is the production of a substantial contribution to original scholarship in Classics in the form of a thesis.
| College | Maynooth University |
| Course ID | 131573 |
| Course Location | Maynooth, Kildare |
| Course Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | MHF02 PhD 4 years Full-time MHF03 PhD 6 years Part-time MHF04 MLitt 2 years Full-time MHF05 MLitt 3 years Part-time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | Normally a first-class or high upper-second-class result at the MA level, with an appropriate level of Greek or Latin. Applicants are advised to contact the Department to discuss their research topic and to identify possible academic supervisors before submitting an application. For international students for whom English is not their first language, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. |
| Course Code | MHF02 MHF03 MHF04 MHF05 |

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