Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology (History, Classics, and Religion): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alberta, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology (History, Classics, and Religion)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our Department offers the degrees of MA and PhD in the separate disciplines of History, Classics, and Religious Studies, as well as an MA in Ancient Societies and Cultures with an interdisciplinary focus. Within both History and Classics we offer a number of different programs, and within all of those programs a broad range of geographical, thematic and methodological specializations. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Department’s web site for details of the particular areas of research concentration of our faculty.In Classics, the Department offers two course-based MAs: one in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies), where some concentration is possible in classical literature or ancient history the other in Classical Archaeology, which offers an opportunity to pursue archaeological fieldwork. The PhD in Classics is also offered in both Classical Languages, which is a broad-based program leading to a general qualification in Classics, and in Classical Archaeology.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,518.72 (6,37,923) per year
Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/03/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

the Department's minimum admission requirements are an MA in Classics with an admission GPA of at least 3.5 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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