MA in Classics 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 curriculum addresses the needs of both teaching and research. Graduates emerge with a solid foundation in classical languages and culture, along with specialized knowledge across various classical studies domains. Our PhD recipients are qualified to teach intermediate Greek and Latin, advanced courses in one language, undergraduate classical civilization classes, and graduate-level seminars in specialized areas.
Our distinguished faculty ranks among the nation's most extensive and varied, with expertise spanning numerous fields and methodologies. An ever-changing selection of seminars and supplementary courses helps students build crucial skills while exploring diverse aspects of classical studies. Guided reading fosters both broad proficiency and focused investigation of particular interests, while mentored research develops the scholarly techniques necessary for dissertation work and academic publishing.
The graduate program provides MA and PhD degrees in Classics. Both programs maintain rigorous standards to guarantee students gain wide-ranging knowledge of classical civilization while allowing flexibility to cultivate specialized research capabilities. Those particularly interested in ancient philosophy or classical archaeology can pursue focused doctoral concentrations in these fields.