Overview

The Classics programme at the University of Oregon offers an advanced exploration of the ancient Mediterranean world through its literature, languages, and material remains. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare them for doctoral research or professional careers in heritage and education.

This degree is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which serves as the academic heart of the institution. The department provides a supportive environment for graduate study, offering access to specialised research facilities and expert faculty guidance. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates philological methods with interdisciplinary approaches from art history and anthropology.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 34386 per year
National fee: USD 34386 per year
Local fee: USD 20076 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around core competencies in ancient languages and research methodologies. Modules may include:

Philological Methods
Classical Archaeology
Greek
Latin
Thesis
Archaeology of Iron Age Italy
The Etruscans
Pompeii
Classical Archaeology
Field Excavation
Practical Archeobotany
Gender and Archaeology
Zooarchaeology
Regarding Remains
Archaeology and Anthropology
Professional Writing
Social Theory
Ancient Mediterranean Art: Classical Greek Art
Graduate Studies in Art History
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Historical Methods and Writings

Students specialising in Language and Literature follow extensive reading lists. For Greek studies, authors include Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Euripides, Herodotus, Hesiod, Homer, Pindar, Plato, Sophocles, and Thucydides. Latin studies involve works by Apuleius, Caesar, Catullus, Cicero, Horace, Juvenal, Livy, Lucretius, Ovid, Petronius, Plautus, Sallust, Tacitus, and Vergil.

Careers with Classics

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of professional paths and further academic pursuits. Many students progress to PhD programmes in classical archaeology, philology, or related disciplines. The analytical skills gained during the programme are highly valued in diverse sectors.

Career opportunities include roles in museum work, heritage management, and public policy. The archaeological training provided makes graduates suitable for positions as archaeologists within government bodies, such as the Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, the degree serves as a strong foundation for those entering the legal profession, particularly in Art and Cultural Heritage Law, or for those pursuing careers in secondary or higher education teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philological Methods

Authors: Euripides

Classical Archaeology

Mythology

Authors: Catullus

Ancient Greece

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eugene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate Admission Application

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Academic Purpose

Transcripts of all college work

Three letters of recommendation

A sample of written work

All applicants for whom English is not a native/primary language must satisfy one of the following English Language Proficiency criteria in order to be eligible for admission.

Tuition Fees

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34386 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34386 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20076 USD / year

≈ 20076 USD / year

Living costs

Eugene

United States

970 - 1380 USD / month

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