Master of Arts in Classical Languages

Canada

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What will I learn?

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.

Program Requirements:

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?28 including both coursework and a Directed Research Project.

Coursework (?22):

At least five ?3 graduate-level courses in GREEK or LATIN

Three courses must be in one of GREEK or LATIN; two courses must be in the other

Two additional ?3 graduate-level courses in CLASS, GREEK, and/or LATIN

A graduate-level course from outside Classics may be substituted for one of these, subject to approval of the Department

CLASS 501 (?1)

Directed Research Project (?6):

Students must successfully complete two consecutive registrations of ?3 in CLASS 900, which requires a research paper of 40-50 pages

Ethics Requirement:

Students fulfill three hours of the FGSR Ethics Training Requirement through CLASS 501. Students must also complete the FGSR Graduate Ethics Training course.

Professional Development Requirement:

Students fulfill four hours of the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through CLASS 501. See the Department website for a guideline of Department resources to fulfill the remaining PD hours.

Modern Language Requirement:

Students must demonstrate competence in French, German or Italian according to the procedures specified in the Departmental Language Requirement.

Residence Requirement:

The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program:

The time required to complete the MA will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 12 months is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$9,406.00 (5,70,441) per year
Housing- 900 - 1,200 (one bedroom) (Monthly)

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

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are a BA with a major 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.

English Language Proficiency:

  • A minimum TOEFL score of 95 (internet-based) with a minimum score of 21 on each of the individual skill areas, or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band.
  • PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

The deadline for application is Jan 15.

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

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