PhD Classics at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The PhD program in classics is intended for students who wish to pursue original research in the wide-ranging field of classics—Greek, Latin, Semitic languages, ancient Mediterranean religions and mythology, Mediterranean archaeology, ancient philosophy, biblical studies, and classical literature from Homer to Plato to the Bible to the Church fathers. Students are also trained to teach languages and literature at the university level. Many students bring their advanced education to such careers as law, counseling, publishing, library science, grant writing, nonprofit organizations, and university administration.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Classics and Religious Studies | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy program in classics requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The Department of Classics and Religious Studies is recognized for the excellent program it offers for graduate study in classics. Most go on to teach at the college level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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