Program Overview
The Classics at Dalhousie University 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 Classics 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classics 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
- [\'Successfully complete three graduate seminars.\', \'Serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for an undergraduate class.\', \'Begin to develop ideas for the MA thesis.\', \'Choose your supervisor before the year\s end and determine the plan for the MA thesis.\', \'Work on ancient and modern languages.\', \'Submit your thesis proposal (early fall).\', \'Continue and complete research.\', \'Audit one graduate seminar.\', \'Serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for an undergraduate class.\', "Complete your master\'s thesis."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 19,532 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,067 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie University 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 Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
