Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Classics in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto
University of Toronto
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,210
(c. USD4,457.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Classics offers comprehensive graduate programs culminating in Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, covering diverse disciplines including Greek and Latin literature, ancient philosophy (both Greek and Roman), and classical history. Our graduate curriculum facilitates in-depth exploration and scholarly investigation across all facets of Greco-Roman civilization. With literature and historical studies forming the core of our discipline, the program's first phase ensures all students achieve proficiency in Greek and Latin while gaining exposure to seminal works across principal literary genres. This fundamental preparation serves as the groundwork for specialized research in any area of classical antiquity supported by our faculty's expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of a strong master's program in classics or a related field (with at least a B+ average overall and at least one A–). All students must have the equivalent of at least four years of training in either Latin or Greek and at least three years in the other language, and a broad preparation in the reading of ancient texts in the original languages.
PhD Program (Advanced-Standing)
Applicants are admitted with advanced standing if they have successfully completed a strong master's program in Classics. Students who have completed the MA program in Classics at the University of Toronto are required to have grades of at least B+ in all graded coursework and a grade of at least A– on the Graduate Research Paper CLA 2000Y.
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Successful completion of a strong bachelor's program in classics of a related field with at least an A– average in the final year.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.
Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Including Writing and Speaking Sections: Overall score: 93; Writing: 22; Speaking: 22
Academic English Level 60: Required score: B
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Online: Required score: 70 minimum total with at least 60 in each part.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): Required score: 76 minimum total with at least 22 in each component and 32 in writing
Cambridge Assessment English: Required score: minimum 185 overall with at least 176 in each component.
Tuition
CAD
6,210