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Graduate Study Patterns

Queen’s Department of Classics and Archaeology offer two Fields of Study for its MA:

  • Classics and Archaeology
  • Classical Studies and Archaeology

Our 24-month program is offered in two patterns, from which students must choose one:

  • Pattern I - Thesis and Defence
  • Pattern II - Major Research Paper or Project (MRP)

Below is our program structure. Please note:

  • Full-year courses are 6.0 units
  • Half-year courses are 3.0 units
  • Courses taken outside the department require special permission from the Graduate Coordinator and/or your Supervisor. 

 

Classics and Archaeology (Greek and Latin required for admission)

Pattern I - Thesis (CLAS 899)

  • Thesis & Defence (roughly 100 pages)
  • CLAS 800 & 802
  • 4 half-year courses, 2 of which must be Greek and/or Latin
  • 1 full-year Modern Language course OR do a written translation test

Pattern II – MRP (CLAS 898)

  • MRP
  • CLAS 800 & 802
  • 6 half-year courses, 2 of which must be Greek and/or Latin
  • 1 full-year Modern Language course OR do a written translation test

Language Requirement is fulfilled if:

  • Students can demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend a modern language (normally French, German, or Italian) OR;
  • If you have taken a Modern Language in your undergraduate program (Ontario Academic Credit or equivalent).

Please Note:

  • Students can also fulfill their Modern Language requirement by taking an Ancient Language instead.
Classical Studies and Archaeology (No Greek or Latin required for admission)

Pattern I - Thesis (CLAS 899)

  • Thesis & Defence (roughly 100 pages)
  • CLAS 800 & 802
  • 4 half-year courses (CLAS; GREK; LATN)
  • 1 half-year course of Modern Language OR a written translation test

Pattern II – MRP (CLAS 898)

  • MRP
  • CLAS 800 & 802
  • 6 half-year courses (CLAS; GREK; LATN)
  • 1 half-year course of Modern Language OR a written translation test

Language Requirement is fulfilled if:

  • Students can demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend a modern language (normally French, German, or Italian) OR;
  • Have completed two-year-long Ancient Language courses (12.0 credits)

Please Note:

  • Students can also fulfill their Modern Language requirement by taking an Ancient Language instead.

 

 

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