Program Overview for PhD in Classics in Canada:
The Department of Classics has on file a detailed description of the regulations for the Ph.D. degree. All students should obtain a copy from the departmental office.
The Classics Ph.D. degree consists essentially of
- work in the advanced seminars of the department in the candidate’s main field (the number and extent to be determined by the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the candidate);
- work in the seminars of the department in the minor field (the number and extent to be determined by the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the candidate); and
- a substantial and original thesis of value in the judgment of the department.
The eligibility for PhD in Classics in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
For PhD you need:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Classics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Classics in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the PhD in Classics are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Classics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Classics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Decisions about financial support for students are made as soon as possible after the offer of admission is made. Separate applications are not necessary. We support full-time graduate students by departmental scholarships, by remuneration for working as a teaching assistant in undergraduate classes, and occasionally by working as a research assistant with a Classics faculty member. Our level of support is competitive with other Canadian Classics departments.
General inquiries:
902-494-2485
Graduate.Studies@Dal.Ca
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