Overview
After proficiency in the languages is established, we expect students to pursue independent scholarly research projects in seminars and in theses and dissertations.
Our Classics offerings at University of Virginia include a cycle of courses on the major ancient authors and genres, Greek and Latin composition, and advanced seminars on special topics.
Features
- We particularly encourage applications from students whose interests coincide with the research areas of the faculty, and we welcome visits from interested students.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Located in Cocke Hall on the Lawn of Thomas Jefferson's "Academical Village," the Department houses the Constantine Library, a reading room for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.
- Graduate students, members of the Classics faculty, and others with related interests meet informally once a week at lunch for the reading of papers and dicussion of work in progress.
- There are numerous guest lectures throughout the year, including the annual Arthur F. Stocker and James S. Constantine Lectures, as well as those sponsored by the Charlottesville chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: January 15
Language
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Disciplines
General Studies View 21 other PhDs in General Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Supporting materials should include transcripts from any higher educational institutions attended (unofficial copies are sufficient at this stage), and at least two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to appraise the applicant's scholarly potential and knowledge of the ancient languages.
- All of these, including the letters of recommendation, must be submitted online. We also encourage applicants to submit written samples of their work (preferably on a subject in Classics).
- The application form, transcripts, recommendations, and writing sample should be sent to the Graduate School via the online application. No specific length is required for the writing sample, but successful submissions have typically been in the range of 12 to 20 pages, double-spaced, and including a bibliography.
Tuition Fee
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International
30790 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30790 USD per year -
National
30790 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30790 USD per year -
In-State
18382 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18382 USD per year
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