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PhD Greek and Roman Studies at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Greek and Roman Studies examines the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, especially Greece and Rome, and as such it embraces a number of disciplines, including history, archaeology, philosophy, and literature; primary sources in Latin and Ancient Greek are used throughout.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Greek and Roman civilization Classical art and archaeology Greek and Latin literature Classical history.

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Entry requirements

The objective of the program is to prepare candidates for an academic career. Graduates are expected to have acquired: the autonomy, critical acumen, and familiarity with the conventions of the discipline necessary for conducting scholarly research suitable for publication; the ability to teach a range of subjects in Classical civilization, including both Greek and Latin. Students must acquire a reading knowledge of two modern languages (generally German, French, or Italian) by the end of their first year, and are encouraged to learn additional languages as their individual research demands. Required credentials: Master of Arts

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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