Overview
Key facts
The department is able to provide a flexible course of studies that caters to the individual needs and interests of students. Specific areas of strength are Roman Studies, including literary and cultural studies; Greek literature and historiography; and more broadly, the relation between literary texts and material culture within the various subdisciplines of classical studies.
At the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Department of Classics offers an MA in Classics, with an emphasis on classical texts and research methods, which suitably prepared students may complete in two years of full-time study, normally beginning in September.
Areas of Specialty
Our strength is our diversity. Faculty and students in the Department of Classics study every aspect of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
- Greek and Roman social and political history
- Classical art, architecture and material culture
- Ancient science, medicine and technology
- Greek and Roman literature, especially Augustan poetry and New Comedy
- Textual criticism and literary theory
- Ancient philosophy
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Greek History and Society
- Seminar in Greek Literature and Culture
- Seminar in Roman History and Society
- Seminar in Roman Literature and Culture
- Latin Literature: Oratory
- Latin Literature: Epic, drama, didactic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Classics View 17 other Masters in Classics in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)
- Two (2) letters of appraisal
- Non-refundable application fee
- Proof of English proficiency
- Additional requirements (may be required).
- Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest
Tuition Fee
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International
2148 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1074 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
1652 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 826 CAD per semester during 24 months.
NL Students: $635
Living costs for St. John's
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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