Overview

About Classics at The University of Iowa

Classics is the study of ancient languages, literatures, and cultures of the Mediterranean basin from approximately 2000 B.C.E. to 800 C.E. It embraces three civilizations—the Minoan-Mycenaean, Greek, and Roman; two languages—Greek and Latin; and a geographical area including Europe, North Africa, Egypt, and the Near East. The Department of Classics provides a basis for understanding and interpreting the contribution of the ancient world to life in the present and the future.

The department offers a substantial selection of courses taught in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels; several are approved for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core. Undergraduates in all majors may satisfy the World Languages requirement of the GE CLAS Core with courses in Greek, Latin, or Sanskrit; see "Language for GE CLAS Core" below. The department's First-Year Seminar introduces entering undergraduates to classics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hero, God, Mortal: Literature of Greece

Love and Glory: The Literature of Rome

Classics and Young Adult Fantasy Fiction

Contraception Across Time and Cultures

Life in the Biblical World

Magic in the Ancient World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ancient History General Studies & Classics Literature View 228 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.

A U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.

A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or the foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Meet English Proficiency Requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

31012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31012 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29739 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29739 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12065 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12065 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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