Master of Arts (Classics)

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada•QS 2027 #721-730

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Master of Arts (Classics) is a master's degree in Liberal Arts programme taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

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Program details

Overview

This Master of Arts in Classics emphasizes classical texts and research methods, with concentrations available in Roman literary and cultural studies and in Greek literature and historiography. The degree is normally completed in two years of full-time study, beginning in September; a one-year graduate diploma option is also available. Admission requires a bachelor's degree, minimum second class, in an appropriate area of study, along with prior study of basic grammar in Latin and/or ancient Greek sufficient to read and translate ancient texts, and a written sample of scholarly work. Applicants with questions about eligibility are directed to contact the Graduate Officer or the Head of Classics. The program suits students seeking thesis-based graduate training in classical philology and cultural history, preparing graduates for further doctoral study or careers in teaching, research, and cultural heritage fields drawing on classical scholarship.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree, minimum second class, in an appropriate area of study, with prior study of basic grammar in Latin and/or ancient Greek sufficient to read and translate ancient texts, and must submit a written sample of scholarly work.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

“Provehito in Altum”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1925

Students: 17,000

QS rank: #721-730

Programs: 287

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Arts (Classics) award?

Memorial University of Newfoundland awards a Master's Degree in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does Master of Arts (Classics) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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