Program Overview
The Classics at The State University of New Jersey 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 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
- Tuition: USD 13,053 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,608 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: New Brunswick, 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
- Introduction To Graduate Literary Study: Latin
- Introduction To Graduate Literary Study: Greek
- Studies In Classics
- Readings In Classics
- Proseminar: Materials And Methods
- Hellenistic Literature
- Greek Literature Of The Roman Period
- Latin Literature Seminar
- Seminar On Rome And Pompeii
- Historians Of Republican Rome
- Historians Of Imperial Rome
- Aristotle: Constitution Of The Athenians
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- To be accepted into the Rutgers Classics graduate program, an applicant should have the equivalent of at least three years of college-level Latin and two years of college-level ancient Greek (M.A.T. applicants are exempt from the ancient Greek requirement). Successful applicants typically have an overall GPA of at least 3.3, and higher in the major. All available transcripts and other materials should be sent directly to Rutgers Graduate Admissions.
- Applicants must take the GRE exam. Successful applicants typically report scores above 163 VB and 5.0 WR.
- Competency in French, German, or Italian at the time of matriculation is desirable, though not a requirement.
- Three letters of recommendation are required and should be sent directly to Rutgers Graduate Admissions.
- A writing sample is encouraged.
- Those students who seek to enter Rutgers Classics from another graduate program are evaluated on an individual basis. Generally such applicants should expect that no more than 12 credits will be transferred from their previous institution.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,053 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,608 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,053 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,608 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months