MA Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Soon after the founding of the University of Wisconsin in 1848, the department was created as one of the first academic units at the university. The Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (CANES) has enjoyed a long tradition of excellence in philological scholarship, literary criticism, archaeology, and ancient history. At the graduate level, the department offers the master of arts and doctor of philosophy in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies - Classics.

Department: Classical Ancient Near Eastern Studies | Duration: 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 5) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 33 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include CLASSICS 900 Advanced Seminar in Theory and Methodology; CLASSICS 970 Classical Literature and Culture; GREEK 910 Seminar-Poetry; GREEK 930 Seminar-History; LATIN 950 Seminar-Oratory.

Career pathways

We fully support and encourage our students to attend and participate in any professional development events hosted by the Graduate School. These may include everything from writing workshops to exploring careers outside of academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants are expected to have the equivalent of an undergraduate major in Classics, which consists of at least three years of both Greek and Latin. Applicants whose preparation falls short of the minimum requirements may be admitted with deficiencies at the discretion of the department but will be required to complete additional courses within the first year of the program. Applications are evaluated on the basis of previous academic record, letters of recommendation, the writing sample and a personal statement. All applicants must apply online by the fall deadline. Only select the MA application if you plan on a terminal MA at UW-Madison. All other applicants select the PhD application, even if you have not yet received a master’s degree.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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