PhD in Classical Studies in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The Classical Studies Graduate Group educates students in the languages, literature, and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Participants are urged to integrate this foundation with exploration of connected disciplines like Art History, Archaeology, Comparative Literature, Literary Theory, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Women's Studies. The University of Pennsylvania provides exceptional resources for classical antiquity research, featuring a distinguished faculty with expertise across various sub-disciplines who are committed to preparing graduate students for academic and non-academic careers. Ph.D. candidates must complete at least two semesters of supervised teaching, though most students typically teach for four semesters during their second and third years. The Ph.D. program requires passing several examinations: Modern Language tests, Greek and Latin translation assessments through the Qualifications Evaluation Exam, and the Preliminary Examination covering Greek and Roman literary history plus student-selected specialized topics. Students generally finish their dissertation by their fifth year in the program.