PhD in Classics - Classical Languages in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

The Classics Graduate Program equips students for dynamic academic careers in Classics and related disciplines. Offering comprehensive training in classical scholarship fundamentals, the program addresses the needs of both teaching and research. Graduates emerge with extensive knowledge of classical languages and culture, along with specialized skills in various classical study areas. Our PhD recipients can teach Greek and Latin up to intermediate levels, one language at advanced levels, undergraduate classical civilization courses, and graduate-level specialized topics.
Our distinguished faculty ranks among the nation's largest and most varied, with expertise spanning numerous fields and methodologies. An evolving selection of seminars and supplementary courses helps students build critical skills while exploring multiple classical study areas. Guided reading fosters broad proficiency and allows for specialized exploration, while mentored research develops the scholarly techniques needed for dissertations and academic publications.
The graduate program provides MA and PhD degrees in Classics. Both programs maintain rigorous standards to ensure comprehensive classical cultural knowledge while offering flexibility for specialized research interests. Students focusing on ancient philosophy or classical archaeology can pursue dedicated doctoral concentrations in these fields.