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About the program
A 2-year course-based master programme in Classics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Classics can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Law
- Medicine
- Library and information sciences
- Museums and archives
- Academia
Curriculum
- Two years full time for suitably prepared students
- Built on classical texts and research methods and the department's strengths in Roman studies
- Greek literature and the link between texts and material culture. Applicants need basic Latin and/or Greek grammar and a written sample.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
- Typically a B+ average or higher as set by each programme
- Transcripts and two references
- Some programmes need a supervisor
- GRE/GMAT or a writing sample. English: IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE 65 or Cambridge 185.
Accepted academic background
Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Transcripts, Two academic references, Some programmes need a supervisor, GRE/GMAT or writing sample.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 185
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Classics. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,027 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Science |
| Department | Department of Classics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Queen's University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $13,027 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 185.

