Program Overview
The Classics at University of Toronto 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 7
- Location: Toronto, 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
- Advanced Studies in Latin Language
- Advanced Studies in Greek Language
- Greek Literature and Language
- Apuleius, Apology
- Special Topics in Greek History
- All Things Odyssey
- Orientalism and the Classics
- Pindar
- Epicurean Literature in First-Century BCE Italy
- Josephus, and the History of Judea from Hellenistic rule to Titus Destruction of the Second Temple
- Roman Networks
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate program in Classics or a related field with a B+ average in the final year, and the equivalent of at least three and preferably four full years of training in either Greek or Latin and two full years of training in the other. Admission to the MA program in Ancient History with strong training in only one of the ancient languages is possible.
- Applicants may be admitted to either the one-year or the two-year MA program, depending on their level of preparation.
- Students who are otherwise qualified but who lack the required amount of training in Greek and Latin should consult with the Department about further preparation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Dec, 2026
About University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
public research university in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
