PhD 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: 63 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 63 credits. Learning outcomes: Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice in the field of Classics or Hebrew Bible. Formulates ideas, concepts, and approaches beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within Classics or Hebrew Bible.

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; Other Test (s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) n/a; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants are expected to have covered at least the equivalent of an undergraduate major in Classics, which consists of at least three years of both Greek and Latin. Applicants whose preparation fall 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 to the program must apply online by the fall deadline.

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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