Overview

The M.A. in Classical Studies at Villanova University is available fully online. No attendance on campus is necessary. The degree requirements for the online M.A. are the same for the campus M.A. All courses have weekly live class sessions which online students participate in via a web conferencing link.

Why Villanova?

Our curriculum covers a well-balanced foundation in classical languages, literature and culture. The Classics program represents the ultimate in multidisciplinary study.

Our faculty are passionate about the field and dedicated to teaching.

Our program offers convenient class hours (in the evenings) and online courses, including a fully online M.A. in Classical Studies (Latin track).

Villanova loves teachers! Generous tuition discounts are available for teachers and other educators.

Villanova’s campus is located in suburban Philadelphia and is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature courses (including 2 literature surveys) and culture courses

Classical Language Translation Exam: Prose and poetry (choice of passages) [for Greek/Latin or Latin tracks]
Classical Literature Essay Exam: Essays on Greek and Latin literature [for Classical Culture track]
Modern Language Exam (optional): Excerpts of classical scholarship in French, German, or Italian (dictionary allowed; choice of passages)
Research Portfolio: (1) two literature survey papers, (2) special topic paper [papers written in conjunction with courses]

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Classics View 7 other Masters in Classics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the M.A. Program in Classical Studies should have completed an undergraduate degree in Classics (or another field, for those pursuing the Classical Culture track) with evidence of academic distinction and aptitude for pursuing graduate work in the Classical Studies Program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year
Out-of-State

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14325 USD / year

≈ 14325 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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