Program Overview
The Classics at University of Western Ontario is a MA programme in Humanities over 20 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: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, 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
- Urbanism, Architecture, and Society in Imperial Rome
- Greek Lyric: Pindar
- Latin Epic: Statius
- Latin Epigraphy
- Greek Epic Poetry: Homer
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Honours level degree in Classics or Classical Studies.
- Obtained at least a high B average in the undergraduate degree.
- Completed at least three years of either Greek or Latin and two years of the other language, at the undergraduate level.
Students with a strong academic record but without the requisite language levels for admission may be admitted, but will be required to take 3rd year level Greek and/or Latin courses along with their selected graduate courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 17,501 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,915 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Western Ontario 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 University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 20 months
