Overview

Classics and Archaeology at Boston University will make students competitive for the best PhD programs in classics as well as classical archaeology, both in the United States and abroad. It will also allow students to apply for PhDs in cognate fields of art history, ancient history, and religion.

Learning Outcomes

Students with a Master of Arts in Classics & Archaeology will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of the history and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.
Read with comprehension works of ancient Greek and Latin writers and demonstrate an understanding of genre, style, and cultural context.
Demonstrate an understanding of the material variety of the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East as well as their influence on peoples and places of subsequent historical periods.
Communicate these understandings clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
Produce and defend an original contribution to knowledge.
Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Contemporary Theory in Archaeology

Archaeological Ethics and the Law

World Archaeology

Scientific Methods in Archaeology
Professional Futures in Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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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General requirements

National

Transcripts

Three recommendations

Personal statement/statement of purpose

Scholarly writing sample

International

A completed, signed International Student Data Form or International Applicant Coversheet.

Copy of the personal information page of your current passport.

Copies of all current visas, if applicable.

Financial support documentation (Sponsorship Certification and Bank Statement).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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