Program Overview
The Classical Archaeology at University of California Berkeley is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Classical Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Berkeley, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classical Archaeology 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
- Proseminar in Classical Archaeology and Ancient Art (Classics 204) (4 units)
- One graduate seminar on a topic in Greek archaeology (4 units)
- One graduate seminar on a topic in Roman archaeology (4 units)
- Eight additional units (normally 2 4-unit courses) on topics related to classical archaeology offered in any two of the following programs: AHMA, Anthropology, Classics, History, History of Art, Near Eastern Studies (8 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In brief, an application consists of six parts:
- Your completed Graduate Division application form. This should be completed online at the\xc2\xa0Graduate Division application site.\xc2\xa0
- Your writing sample, uploaded with your submitted application.
- Your reading list for Greek and Latin texts. This will be submitted with your completed application.\xc2\xa0See the sample reading list online.
- Your letters of recommendation, to be submitted online by the recommenders themselves.
- Unofficial transcripts are submitted in .pdf format as part of your application. Upon admission, Graduate Division will require submission of your official transcripts.
- GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 16,465 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Berkeley 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 California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2009-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months