Overview

After proficiency in the languages is established, we expect students to pursue independent scholarly research projects in seminars and in theses and dissertations.

Our Classics offerings at University of Virginia include a cycle of courses on the major ancient authors and genres, Greek and Latin composition, and advanced seminars on special topics.

Features

We particularly encourage applications from students whose interests coincide with the research areas of the faculty, and we welcome visits from interested students.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Located in Cocke Hall on the Lawn of Thomas Jefferson's "Academical Village," the Department houses the Constantine Library, a reading room for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.

Graduate students, members of the Classics faculty, and others with related interests meet informally once a week at lunch for the reading of papers and dicussion of work in progress.

There are numerous guest lectures throughout the year, including the annual Arthur F. Stocker and James S. Constantine Lectures, as well as those sponsored by the Charlottesville chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Supporting materials should include transcripts from any higher educational institutions attended (unofficial copies are sufficient at this stage), and at least two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to appraise the applicant's scholarly potential and knowledge of the ancient languages.

All of these, including the letters of recommendation, must be submitted online. We also encourage applicants to submit written samples of their work (preferably on a subject in Classics).

The application form, transcripts, recommendations, and writing sample should be sent to the Graduate School via the online application. No specific length is required for the writing sample, but successful submissions have typically been in the range of 12 to 20 pages, double-spaced, and including a bibliography.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34302 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20480 USD / year

≈ 20480 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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