Overview

Outcomes

The objective of the Classics program at McMaster University is to prepare candidates for an academic career. Graduates are expected to have acquired:

the autonomy, critical acumen, and familiarity with the conventions of the discipline necessary for conducting scholarly research suitable for publication;
the ability to teach a range of subjects in Classical civilization, including both Greek and Latin. Students must acquire a reading knowledge of two modern languages (generally German, French, or Italian) by the end of their first year, and are encouraged to learn additional languages as their individual research demands.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Greek and Roman civilization

Classical art and archaeology

Greek and Latin literature

Classical history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Classics View 6 other PhDs in Classics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the PhD Program in Classics may be admitted if they are graduates with either a grade of at least A- in at least two half-courses or distinction in an approved thesis of an MA Program in Classics or Classical Studies (with sufficient Greek and Latin).

In addition to the online application and two referee reports required by the School of Graduate Studies, applicants are asked to submit the following application documents:

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Statement of interest
Writing sample of 5-10 pages
A list of all Greek and Latin texts read so far

Tuition Fee

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International

11396 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5698 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4204 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2102 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Hamilton

1163 - 1630 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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