London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Classics in London Canada | Western University
Western University
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London Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,846
(c. USD7,066.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
PhD candidates follow a structured curriculum culminating in a significant, innovative research project focused on ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, and material culture. The program is divided into multiple phases to guarantee students develop comprehensive expertise across classical studies while deepening their specialization in their chosen dissertation topic. Our expanding cohort of doctoral researchers pursues diverse academic investigations under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors. Throughout the program, students complete various examinations, including assessments in Greek and Latin translation, modern scholarly languages (German, French, Italian), comprehensive knowledge evaluations, and a specialized field exam preparing them for their doctoral dissertation.
Program Duration
12 Terms
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
MA degree in Classics
Obtained a GPA of at least 80 percent
Substantial training in ancient Greek or Latin normally 5 years of one language 4 of the other
In exceptional cases there is a possibility for direct entry to the PhD program these decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department
The Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL Minimum acceptable score is 550 for the paper and pencil version Westerns TOEFL ID is 0984
The International English Language Testing Service IELTS Academic Minimum acceptable score is 6 out of 9
Tuition
CAD
9,846