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Classics (MA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Classics (MA) is a master's degree in Others programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Others
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus

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Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Classics, offered by the Department of Classics at the University of Toronto, provides graduate training in one of the largest classics graduate faculties in North America, with students concentrating in either Ancient History and Material Culture or Greek and Roman Literature and Culture. Admission requires an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year, together with the equivalent of three years of training in Greek or Latin (two years of the other language is recommended for the Literature and Culture field). The standard program runs six sessions full-time (two years); a one-year advanced-standing option of three sessions is available for well-prepared applicants; both carry a three-year full-time completion limit and are delivered in person. The two-year program requires 6.0 full-course equivalents, including the CLA2000Y research paper (minimum grade B) and a sight translation examination (minimum grade B-).

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year, and the equivalent of three years of training in Greek or Latin (two years of the other language is recommended for the Greek and Roman Literature and Culture field). No standardized English-language test score is specified on the program's own admissions page.

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Classics (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Others on completion of this programme.

How long does Classics (MA) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can Classics (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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