Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Arts and HumanitiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Master of ArtsAwards
- $12,927Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Departmental Facilities The Department of Classics and Archeology is located on the fifth floor of John Watson Hall, which houses our reference collection, seminar room, departmental lounge and faculty offices. Graduate students also have access to a shared office where they can study and meet with undergraduate students as part of their TA duties.
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In addition to our own reference collection, the Stauffer Library has substantial holdings in art, archaeology, classical literature, history and philosophy. Also available are publications in epigraphy and papyrology, and foreign periodicals. The Law Library contains resources for the study of ancient law. Graduate Student Support Assistance is available through the Ontario Graduate Scholarship system. The university offers a number of senior fellowships, Queen’s Graduate Awards and other support for students in Masters’ programs. Suitably qualified students are also appointed to Departmental Teaching Assistantships. The Department offers additional financial support to successful applicants through the Alexander and Ian Vorres Travel Fellowship, the Classics Travel Grant, and the Ross Kilpatrick Student Initiatives Fund competition processes. Fields of Research The Department offers graduate instruction and opportunities for research in 2 fields: Classics and Archaeology Classical Studies and Archaeology Admission requirements Applicants are accepted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Students must, however, as a minimum, show a strong upper second class standing in the upper years of their B.A. programs. Applicants to our Classics and Archaeology field should have a good knowledge of Greek and Latin, and are required to take at least 6 ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Students in either field are required to take CLAS 800 and CLAS 802. Pattern I: Thesis Students take four term-length courses (12.0 units) and submit a thesis (CLAS 899) of a recommended length of 100 pp. on a topic chosen in consultation with the thesis supervisor. The thesis will be subject to examination under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Pattern II: Major Research Paper (Master's Essay) or Research Project Students take six term-length courses (18.0 units) and submit either a Master's Essay (CLAS 898) of a recommended length of 50 pp., or a Research Project (CLAS 898) with an accompanying essay of no less than 25pp., that explicates the methodology and advances an interpretation of the results. The Essay or Project will not be subject to an oral defence but will be read and approved by another faculty member in addition to the essay supervisor, and must show the capacity for critical and analytical research and reflect the state of scholarship in the subject. Pattern II is recommended for students in the Classical Studies and Archaeology field, but is also available to students in the Classics and Archaeology field. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,927 CAD / year≈ $9,505 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's states that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)", and that amounts vary by programme, so applicants are told to consult the programme. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Mitacs Globalink awards and, where the discipline qualifies, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards. SourcesView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines occurring early in the new year; Queen's directs applicants to the individual degree-program website for that program's deadline, and most acceptances are made in March…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Classics and Archaeology - Master of Arts cost?
CAD 12,927 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Students in either field are required to take CLAS 800 and CLAS 802. Pattern I: Thesis Students take four term-length courses (12.0 units) and submit a thesis (CLAS 899) of a recommended length of 100 pp. on a topic chosen in consultation with the thesis supervisor. The thesis will be subject to examination under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Pattern II: Major Research Paper (Master's Essay) or Research Project Students take six term-length courses (18.0 units) and submit either a Master's Essay (CLAS 898) of a recommended length of 50 pp., or a Research Project (CLAS 898) with an accompanying essay of no less than 25pp., that explicates the methodology and advances an interpretation of the results. The Essay or Project will not be subject to an oral defence but will be read and approved by another faculty member in addition to the essay supervisor, and must show the capacity for critical and analytical research and reflect the state of scholarship in the subject. Pattern II is recommended for students in the Classical Studies and Archaeology field, but is also available to students in the Classics and Archaeology field. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's states that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)", and that amounts vary by programme, so applicants are told to consult the programme. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Mitacs Globalink awards and, where the discipline qualifies, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards. Sources View scholarship page
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