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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Greek and Roman Studies at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The PhD in Greek and Roman Studies is a doctoral programme in the Department of Classics and Religion centred on a thesis of about 75,000 words followed by an oral examination. Applications are not currently being accepted.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Classics and Religion  |  Duration: Six years maximum  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

GRST 603 unless already taken at master's level, at least 12 units of graduate seminars, 6 units of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts, reading knowledge of two of French, German and Italian, field examinations, a twenty-page thesis proposal, and the thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline for submission of complete application is available on the Future Students website: In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) Normally at least 66 units of relevant undergraduate course work are expected for admission to the MA program, with some concentration in the proposed research area. b) All research areas require proficiency in reading Latin and/or Greek. c) Competence in reading French, German or Italian must be acquired either before or during the program. d) For the PhD, an MA is required. e) Two letters of reference.

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

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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