Program Overview
The Ancient Philosophy at University of Western Ontario is a MA programme in Humanities over 20 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ancient Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ancient Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Greek
- Latin
- Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours Bachelor\'s degree in either Philosophy or Classics.
- Average grade of B+ or higher in the last two years or last ten half courses of the undergraduate degree.
Students will also normally be required to have taken courses in at least one ancient language (Greek or Latin) completed at the equivalent of the 2000-level courses offered at Western. In exceptional circumstances, students will be considered for admission with language preparation completed at the 1000-level.
- Recent writing sample (10-15 pages).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Western Ontario directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 20 months
