McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies

Classics

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Program Information

School:McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies
Faculty:Faculty of Humanities, Department of Classics
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Classics and Classical Lang., Lit., and Linguistics, Gen.
Description:Classics is the study of the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, especially Greece and Rome, and as such it embraces a number of disciplines, including history, archaeology, philosophy, and literature; primary sources in Latin and Ancient Greek are used throughout. The objective of the program is to provide students with a deeper knowledge of Greek and Roman civilisation than they have obtained in their undergraduate degrees, to improve their ability in Greek and Latin as well as in the major modern languages of classical scholarship, and to develop their skills in research, critical thinking, and written expression. This training furnishes students with valuable skills that can be applied to employment in contexts beyond the university, such as museum work, and beyond Classics, such as law, librarianship, teaching at the secondary level, and the business world. This objective is achieved through course work, major research papers, and a thesis (2-year degree) or project (1-year degree), teaching and research assistantships, and excavation and museum fieldwork for archaeologists and others.
URL:Classics at McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies
Thesis Based:Yes
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*77
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio
- Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent


- B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program


- Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 03, 2022