Classics, Ph.D.

Admission

Applicants for the Ph.D. Program in Classics may be admitted if they are graduates with either a grade of at least A- in at least two half courses or distinction in an approved thesis of an M.A. Program in Classics or Classical Studies (with sufficient Greek and Latin), taken at this University or of equivalent programs taken at other universities.

Graduates of other programs may be admitted in exceptional cases. Applicants without sufficient preparation may be admitted with the requirement that they complete extra prerequisite courses.

Dual Ph.D. Degree stream with University of Rome, La Sapienza

Students enrolled in the Dual Degree stream will spend time at both McMaster and La Sapienza. Ph.D. Coursework and qualifying exams are completed at McMaster and are recognized at La Sapienza. Students should expect to spend at least two years in Rome. Student will have two co-supervisors, one from each institution. Upon successful completion, students will receive the Ph.D. degree from both universities.

Admission Requirements for the Dual Ph.D. Degree stream

Applicants may opt to be considered for the Dual Ph.D. Degree stream as part of their application to the Department of Classics at McMaster University. Applicants for the Ph.D. Program in Classics may be admitted if they are graduates with either a grade of at least A- in at least two half courses and distinction in an approved thesis (or project) of an M.A. program in Classics or Classical Studies (with sufficient Greek and Latin), taken at this university or of equivalent programs taken at other universities. Graduates of other programs may be admitted in exceptional cases.

Program Requirements

The general requirements for the Ph.D. degree appear earlier in the Calendar. A grade of at least B- is required in all courses and in Special Areas examinations.