Overview

The Greek and Latin degree offered by The University of Vermont is strongly philological and geared toward students who want excellent preparation in Greek and Latin language and in the craft of scholarship.

Learning Goals for M.A. in Greek and Latin:

That students acquire advanced knowledge of the morphology, vocabulary, syntax, and idiom of ancient Greek and Latin prose and poetry (sufficient to pursue PhD work if they so desire);
That they have detailed, accurate knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the historical and literary context of key works of Greek and Latin literature (e.g., authors, genres, periods, characters/persons, reception/influence);

That they be conversant with contemporary scholarship in Classics and the research methods (both literary and historical) used in interpreting ancient literature and culture.

The program emphasizes mastery of general philological skills in Greek and Latin, in preparation for further training at the doctoral level, teaching in public and private highschools, and a variety of other interesting paths.

Current faculty research interests include Mycenaean and Homeric Greece; Greek and Latin lyric poetry; Greek drama; Attic orators; ancient literary criticism; Greek and Roman philosophy and intellectual history; Greek and Roman historiography; Latin epic and satire; Greek and Roman technical authors; Roman imperial families; mythology; the Ancient Near East and Egypt; ancient music and performance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek Orators

Greek Comedy

Greek Historians

Greek Tragedy

Epic Poets

Latin Prose Style

Roman Lyric Poets

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate major or minor or the equivalent; Greek and Latin language skills sufficient to take advanced courses (usually at least two years of each); a reading knowledge of a modern foreign language, usually French, German, or Italian.
Electronic Application
Statement of Purpose
Application Fee of $65.00 for Master and Doctoral
Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.
One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs. Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted.
Residential Status Questionnaire
Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.

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Tuition Fee

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International

55800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1860 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

55800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1860 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 692 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

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