PhD Classical Studies at University of Florida

Programme overview

The PhD in Classical Studies is offered by the Department of Classics at the University of Florida. Students study Greek and Latin literature, Roman and Greek culture and the classical research tradition, and work toward independent doctoral research.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Classics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Departmental courses cover Classics, Greek and Latin, for example The Classical Research Tradition (CLA 6805), Homer (GRW 6347) and The Roman Tradition (LNW 6105). Students must show reading knowledge of German, French, Italian or Modern Greek before the end of the second year at Level II.

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Entry requirements

Please visit the Distance Learning Homepage for further details on our Distance Learning programs, especially aimed at elementary, secondary, or community college teachers.) Ph.D. with a major in Classical Studies The Ph.D. program with a major in classical studies is a traditional course of study in Greek and Latin language and literature that prepares students for careers in research and teaching at colleges and universities. Admissions Requirements to the Classical Studies Programs: Admission into the university and the program for Classics is ultimately determined and granted according to the rules established by the Graduate School of the University of Florida (see the Graduate Catalog). All students seeking admission to the department must submit satisfactory scores on the GRE General Test (with at least 320 [old scoring scale] or 140 [new scoring scale] on the verbal portion. A GP University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

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.

Graduate applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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