Classics: Classics MA; Field: Greek and Roman Literature and Culture (Effective 2024-25)

Master of Arts

Program Description

Applicants may be admitted to either the two-year MA program or the one-year advanced-standing option, depending on their level of preparation. At the time of application, students are encouraged to indicate their preference for one of the three fields offered: 1) Ancient History and Material Culture or 2) Greek and Roman Literature and Culture. The MA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

 

MA Program (Two-Year)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Classics' additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year.

  • The equivalent of three years of training in either Greek or Latin and two years of training in the other language is recommended.

  • Students who are otherwise qualified but who lack the required amount of training in Greek and should consult with the department about further preparation.

Program Requirements

The two-year MA program consists of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator, which includes a 1.0 FCE Graduate Research Paper (CLA2000Y), and completion of the sight translation examination. Students normally complete 3.0 FCEs in Year 1 and 3.0 FCEs in Year 2.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 6.0 FCEs as follows:

    • CLA2000Y Graduate Research Paper (1.0 FCE) completed by May of Year 2 with a minimum grade of B. Progress is assessed at the end of the Fall session with an interim pass/fail mark. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for CLA2000Y and works independently on the preparation of a research paper (about 8,000 words long). The Graduate Research Paper is assessed by a committee of two faculty members, including the advisor.

    • 1.0 FCE from the GRK1800-level series or LAT1800-level series. CLA500-level seminars may be substituted with permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

    • The remaining 4.0 FCEs are electives selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator as follows:

      • 0.5 FCE selected from GRK1000H or LAT1000H, or one or more CLA1300-series courses may be recommended for students with less language preparation.

      • 3.5 FCEs selected from the CLA1300-level series, CLA5000-level series, GRK/LAT1000, the GRK/LAT1800-level series, MAC1000H, or MAC2000H. Students may take courses from outside the department with the Graduate Coordinator's approval.

    • Students may, but are not required to, take the methodology courses outside their field.

  • Sight translation examination. Completion in either Greek or Latin with a minimum grade of B–.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S);
9 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time

 

MA Program (One-Year Advanced-Standing Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Classics' additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Successful completion of an appropriate bachelor's program in classics or a related field, with at least a B+ average in the final year.

  • The equivalent of at least three and preferably four years of training in Greek and Latin is recommended.

  • Students who are otherwise qualified but who lack the required amount of training in Greek and Latin should consult with the department about further preparation.

Program Requirements

The one-year MA program consists of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator, which includes a 1.0 FCE Graduate Research Paper (CLA2000Y), and completion of the sight translation examination.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total 4.0 FCEs as follows:

    • CLA2000Y Graduate Research Paper (1.0 FCE) completed by May with a minimum grade of B. Progress is assessed at the end of the Fall session with an interim pass/fail mark. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for CLA2000Y and works independently on the preparation of a research paper (about 8,000 words long). The Graduate Research Paper is assessed by a committee of two faculty members, including the advisor.

    • 1.0 FCE from the GRK1800-level series or LAT1800-level series. CLA500-level seminars may be substituted with permission of the Graduate Coordinator.

    • The remaining 2.0 FCEs are electives selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator as follows:

      • 0.5 FCE selected from GRK1000H or LAT1000H, or one or more CLA1300-series courses may be recommended for students with less language preparation. Placement in Greek and Latin courses is based upon an ungraded diagnostic exam taken upon entry.

      • 1.5 FCEs selected from the CLA1300-level series, CLA5000-level series, GRK/LAT1000, the GRK/LAT1800-level series, MAC1000H, or MAC2000H. Students may take courses from outside the department with the Graduate Coordinator's approval.

    • Students may, but are not required to, take the methodology courses outside their field.

  • Sight translation examination. Completion in either Greek or Latin with a minimum grade of B–.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S);
9 sessions part-time

Time Limit

3 years full-time;
6 years part-time