Program Overview
The Classics at Tufts University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Medford, 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 Classical Archaeology
- Classics Of Greece
- History of Ancient Rome
- Journey of the Hero
- Women of Byzantium
- Greek Art and ArchaeologyHarrington
- Ancient Medicine Seminar: Ancient Medicine & its Transmission
- Seminar in Ancient History: Roads and Aqueducts in the Roman World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants will usually have completed the equivalent of a Classical Studies, Latin or Greek major. If not, additional courses will be required for completion of the master\'s degree.
- Candidates must successfully complete eight graduate courses, of which a minimum of two must be in Latin and a minimum of two must be in Greek. Candidates who are in-service teachers, and they alone, may meet the Greek requirement in two undergraduate courses above Greek 1, 2; however, only courses in Greek at the graduate level may be counted toward the eight courses required for the degree.
- A candidate for the master\'s degree must be in residence for the equivalent of one academic year. The master\'s degree may be earned on a part-time basis through courses offered by the department during the regular academic year and by summer courses. No degree is granted on the basis of summer school work only.
- GRE General Test scores and writing sample required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Tufts University
Tufts University
Massachusetts, United States
private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts
University Profile- Language English
