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Classics (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Classics builds competency in core areas of classical studies while allowing individual research interests. Required coursework and exams are completed by the end of year three, with the dissertation submitted and defended by the end of year five.

Duration: Coursework and exams by end of year 3; dissertation by end of year 5  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete four of seven core seminars on literature, history and classical reception, at least five additional 500-level CLAS seminars and three electives, plus a 2-unit teaching practicum. Exams cover Greek and Latin translation, Greek and Roman history and modern languages, followed by field exams and a prospectus exam.

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Entry requirements

Application deadline January 1. USC Graduate School English proficiency for PhD applicants whose first language is not English (unless waived): TOEFL iBT 100 with at least 20 on each sub-score, IELTS Academic 7 with at least 6 on each band, or PTE 68 with at least 53 on each band; scores no older than 24 months, no super scores; individual departments may set higher minimums.

Duration: Coursework and exams by end of year 3; dissertation by end of year 5

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