Overview

Graduate Classics coursework at University of Washington offers students strong foundations in the skills necessary to advance knowledge of the literatures and cultures of the ancient Greek and Roman world and prepare for scholarly work at a wide range of educational institutions.

Features

Students work closely with faculty mentors to design innovative and distinctive research projects. Students in the graduate program typically have opportunities to serve as teaching assistants in Classical Studies courses and in language courses.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Early Roman Epic;

Epic Fragments;

Greek and Roman New Comedy;

Greek Epigraphy;

Greek Prose Composition.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

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Designate Recommendations. The Department of Classics requires three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with you and your work and who are prepared to write on your behalf. Three letters are required; we will accept up to five. You will be asked to supply the names and contact information (email; mailing address optional) of your recommenders.

Indicate Foreign Language Proficiency. We are interested in learning the level of your reading (or speaking) proficiency in any modern language as acquired through either formal study or background and experience.

Submit Resume or Vita. This is optional.

Request Fellowship or Assistantship. Here we simply wish to know whether or not you wish to be considered for financial support in the form of a fellowship or assistantship. For most applicants the answer to this is 'yes'.

Submit Statement of Purpose.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 120 months.
National

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

18792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18792 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

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