Program Overview
The Classics at Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, 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
- Seminar in Greek History and Society
- Seminar in Greek Literature and Culture
- Seminar in Roman History and Society
- Seminar in Roman Literature and Culture
- Latin Literature: Oratory
- Latin Literature: Epic, drama, didactic
- Latin Literature: Lyric, satire, elegy, epigram
- Roman Historians
- 6260 Special Topics in Latin Readings
- Greek Literature: Oratory
- Greek Literature: Epic, drama, didactic
- Greek Literature: Lyric, iambic, elegy, epigram
- Greek Historians
- Ancient Philosophical Authors
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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 Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
