MA Ancient Mediterranean Studies at Brandeis University

Programme overview

The MA in Ancient Mediterranean Studies deepens knowledge of the languages, literatures, art, archaeology, religion, philosophy and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Students can add fieldwork or research in Italy, Israel or Crete and have access to the on-campus Classical Studies Artifact Research Collection of about 800 pieces.

Faculty: School of Arts, Humanities and Culture | Department: Department of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies | Duration: 1 year (typically completed in 2 years); 8 course credits plus thesis | Intake: Fall and spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 8 course credits plus a thesis within one of two concentrations: Ancient Greek and Roman Civilization, or Ancient Greek and Latin Languages and Literatures.

Career pathways

Graduates become teachers of art, English, history and Latin at elementary to high school level, or work in museums, libraries and cultural heritage organizations. Others enter doctoral programs in classical studies, ancient history, comparative literature, religion, anthropology or ancient philosophy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate (School of Arts, Humanities and Culture) admission: bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or international institution, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, résumé, statement of purpose; GRE optional; writing sample required for some programmes.

Master's admission for spring 2027 or fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for the MBA, Business Analytics, Finance, Global Sustainability Policy and Management, Public Policy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Molecular and Cell Biology, Mathematics Postbaccalaureate and Studio Art Postbaccalaureate.

Spring admission: priority deadline October 15, final deadline November 15 (Studio Art Postbaccalaureate December 1). Fall admission: School of Business and Economics priority deadline November 1; Heller programmes priority deadline December 15; Rounds January 15, March 1 and April 15. Online application fee $75 unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://www.brandeis.edu/graduate-admissions/apply/masters.html

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