Program Overview
The Classics at McMaster 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 Canada 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 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 22,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hamilton, 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
- Greek Tragedy
- Greek Comedy
- Hellenistic Poetry
- Greek Historical Writers
- Reading in a Selected Greek Author
- Greek Lyric Poetry
- Topics in Classical Literature
- Roman Satire
- Roman Comedy
- Vergil
- Topics in the Art and Archaeology of\nAntiquity
- Topics in the Iconography of Greek and Roman\nArt
- Topics in Greek Art and Archaeology
- Topography of Athens
- Topics in Hellenistic Art and Archaeology
- Greek Colonization
- Roman Campania
- Topics in Roman Art and Archaeology
- Augustus and Rome
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honour\'s Bachelor Degree
In addition to the application required by the School of Graduate Studies, applicants are asked to send a writing sample of 5-10 pages along with their application (please do not send these as attachments).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 22,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: CAD 22,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McMaster 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 McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
