Master of Arts in Classics

Classics is the original interdisciplinary program. Students research and explore the multifaceted cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, from language and literature, to aspects of ancient political, military or social history, to the physical remains of these ancient cultures as evident in archaeological artefacts. We offer a balanced mix each year of seminars in Greek poetry and prose, Latin poetry and prose, and seminars in ancient history or archaeology. These courses consist primarily of analysis and interpretation of source materials (whether literary or archaeological). Student assessment is based on a combination of active participation in class discussions, presentations, research papers and exams. The overall goal of the M.A. program is to train students to be sophisticated readers of ancient evidence, and to develop their skills in critical thinking, as well as in written and oral communication.

Program Length
5 Terms

Honours level degree in Classics or Classical Studies
Obtained at least a high B average in the undergraduate degree
Completed at least three years of either Greek or Latin and two years of the other language at the undergraduate level
Students with a strong academic record but without the requisite language levels for admission may be admitted but will be required to take 3rd year level Greek and or Latin courses along with their selected graduate courses

The Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Minimum acceptable score is 550 for the paper and pencil version Westerns TOEFL ID is 0984
The International English Language Testing Service IELTS Academic Minimum acceptable score is 6 out of 9