City of Rome Postgraduate Course

What is the City of Rome Course?
An intensive eight-week residential course for postgraduates at selected British partner universities which unlocks Rome for students at Masters or early Doctoral level studying classical archaeology, art history, ancient history (both Greek and Roman) and the transformation of antiquity in the Middle Ages and the modern period. Course Director: Dr Christopher Siwicki

When is it?
The course runs from the beginning of April to the end of May each year and forms one quarter of one year’s full-time postgraduate course.

What does it cost?

• Course tutorial fee (this is paid by the attendee’s university directly to the BSR)

• Course residential fee in 2026 (paid by attendee): Euro 3,000 for a single room and Euro 2,700 for a shared room for full board* accommodation in a single room including in-course travel and site fees but excluding travel to Rome. Some bursaries are available.
  * Please note no dinner is provided on Saturday nor lunch on Sunday.

Next course: April-May 2026

How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying please discuss your application with your supervisor. For queries, please contact Stefania Peterlini.The support of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies is gratefully acknowledged.

To download an information pack for the 2026 course please click here.

Deadline extended to 28 November 2025