MA Classics at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The Department of Classics offers a graduate program of study with specializations in Latin or in Latin and Greek, leading to the Master of Arts degree. The program provides students with advanced study of Latin and/or Greek language and literature in the context of a broader and deeper understanding of Greek and Roman culture and civilization. Students choose one of two tracks toward the degree: Latin, or Latin and Greek.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Historical Development of the Latin Language, History and Development of the Greek Language. The degree requires 30 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Supplementary Application Writing Sample In addition to the general requirements for admission established by the Graduate School (see "General Information" section in this catalog), applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in translating the ancient language(s) at the advanced undergraduate level.

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 graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying

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