About Master’s Program,
The Master of Arts in Classics is a two-year degree that allows you to gain the necessary proficiency in Greek and Latin to proceed to a PhD.
Our MA in Classics is designed to provide core philology skills and is flexible enough to allow for specialization in ancient history, literature, or philosophy.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
You must meet the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements, including minimum grade point averages (specific to the country) and English language proficiency.
Required: at least 18 credits at the 300 and 400 levels (or equivalent) in Ancient Greek and/or Latin, including at least six credits in each language.
you should fulfil the following entrance requirements. Please note that these include both the university’s and the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies’ requirements and standards.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
We recognize the importance of financial support to academic success and are committed to funding all of our graduate students. We typically offer MA students 20 months of funding and a minimum of five years of funding to PhD students. UBC automatically considers domestic and international applicants for funding as part of the application process.
Funding packages consist of scholarships and employment, usually in the form of teaching assistantships and, when available, research assistantships.
Approximately one-half to two-thirds of a funding package offered on admission will consist of scholarships. Scholarship funding comes either from the department’s internal funding or external awards won by application or departmental nomination.
All eligible international students receive an international tuition award for the duration of their program that reduces the amount of their tuition to approximately the domestic rate.
Beyond the first year of their programs, our students have successfully obtained major financial awards. In addition, students are eligible for funding from the graduate travel fund, and the department is typically able to fund at least one research trip per graduate career.
Application Requirement,
English proficiency requirement
Application Deadline,
Jan 03, 2025
Application Fee,
- Canadians (and Permanent Residents, Refugees, Diplomats): (CDN) $116.25
- International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25
