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MA Classical Studies at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Classical Studies, with an optional concentration in Medieval Studies, teaches students to analyze texts and material culture through varied theoretical approaches. Courses are organized by era and genre alongside material culture courses in art history, archaeology and epigraphy. Students are admitted under Plan A (master's thesis).

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Classics  |  Duration: Two years full-time; up to five years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: Alexander the Great: Materials and Methods, a 6-credit MA thesis (at least 12,000-13,000 words), two Classics courses at 400-level or above and five Greek or Latin courses at 400-level or above. The Medieval track replaces some Greek/Latin credits with Medieval Latin and two Medieval Studies courses.

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Entry requirements

Transcripts; GPA of 3.5 or higher recommended; two years of college-level Greek or Latin; GRE scores; two letters of recommendation; statement of purpose. Deadlines: May 1 for fall enrollment; November 1 for spring enrollment (applicants seeking admission and financial aid).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Two years full-time; up to five years part-time

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