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Classical Studies, MA at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

A small, selective MA focused on the ancient Mediterranean, including Greece, Rome and surrounding cultures, through language, history, art and archaeology, with emphasis on Latin and Greek. Coursework can include ancient history, archaeology, philosophy and ancient religion.

Faculty: School of Liberal Arts  |  Department: Classical Studies  |  Duration: Typically 2 years; minimum 30 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Minimum 30 graduate semester hours (typically 10 courses, minimum grade of B in each; students typically take 12 to 16 courses), a reading exam in German, French or Italian, and either two qualifying papers or an MA thesis defended before a three-member faculty committee.

Career pathways

Prepares students for PhD programmes, secondary school teaching and other careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We offer our best qualified applicants a full tuition fellowship and annual stipend. All applicants must complete the graduate studies application form and submit the application fee. Applicants must submit: a statement of purpose (c. 500 words) three (3) letters of recommendation a writing sample of no more than 20 pages Full consideration will be given to applications completed by February 1.

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.

Each school at Tulane administers its own graduate and professional admission process.

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