Program information
Department/School |
Classical Studies |
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Faculty |
Faculty of Arts |
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Admit term(s) |
Fall (September – December)
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Application and document submission deadline(s) |
February 1 (for admission in September)
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Delivery mode |
On-campus |
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Program type |
Master's, Research |
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Length of program |
16 months* |
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Registration option(s) |
Full-time |
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Study option(s) |
Thesis, Master's Research Paper |
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Due to funding restrictions, the Faculty of Arts is currently limiting the number of international students we can admit. Please contact the department's Associate Chair, Graduate Studies prior to applying to discuss your interest in this program.
What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Classical Studies (or closely related discipline with similar language training) with an overall average of 78% in the last two years of undergraduate study.
- An Honours Bachelor's degree from a program other than Classical Studies (or closely related discipline with similar language training) may be acceptable if evidence justifying admission is offered; however, a program of appropriate preparatory studies (a qualifying year) may be required of such students.
Supervisors
Application materials
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Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
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Transcript(s)
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Writing Sample
- References
- Three references are required, normally from academic sources
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
How much will it cost?
What can you expect at Waterloo?
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation. *Edited December 2023
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