Program Overview
The Classics at Columbia University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
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
- Greek and Latin linguistics
- Greek and Latin literature
- The philosophy, intellectual history, and critical theory of the ancient world
- The technical discipline of classical philology (paleography, textual criticism, epigraphy, papyrology, numismatics)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose, a writing sample ( course paper, term paper, etc.) and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.
- An adequate and proven reading knowledge of Greek and Latin is required for admission, together with completion of at least one year of advanced work in the other language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia 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 Columbia University
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New York, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months