Classical Studies - Master of Arts (MA) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology (PAS) Building on Waterloo's South Campus, across from Laurel Creek. Immerse yourself in the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome with the Master of Arts in Classical Studies program. Conduct research and explore some of the most interesting, unusual, and significant course material for an understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world as a parent of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern western world.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Classical Studies | Duration: 16 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper.

Career pathways

The program provides strong language training and the analytical and communications skills needed for future academic or non-academic careers, along with the ability to respond intelligently to the demands of complex modern society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in classical studies (or closely related discipline with similar language training) with an overall average of 78% in the last two years of undergraduate study. An honours bachelor's degree from a program other than classical studies (or closely related discipline with similar language training) may be acceptable if evidence justifying admission is offered; however, a program of appropriate preparatory studies (a qualifying year) may be required of such students.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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