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Classics (M.A.)

Program Description

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Classics (Non-Thesis) offered by the Department of History and Classical Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a course-based program that emphasizes Buzz1 and Buzz2 learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical reading, literature synthesis, and academic writing to pursue professional opportunities (or potentially continue their studies).

Keywords: Greek and Latin.

Unique Program Features

  • The program may be completed in three academic terms, but it is normally completed in two years;
  • Awards and prizes are available for students which permits students to join professors on conferences, study tours, and field projects;
  • The program aims to develop proficiency both in technical areas of the discipline, especially Ancient Greek and Latin languages, and in critical reading, writing, and research skills;
  • Classics was among the first disciplines taught at McGill College, established in 1834.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MA in Classics webiste

Department Contact

Graduate Program graduate.history [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MA%20in%20Classics%20(Non-Thesis)) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 15 January 15
WINTER N/A N/A N/A
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

Consult our full list of our virtual application-focused workshops on the Events webpage.

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