PhD in Classics in Canada at UWO Canada

Program Overview for PhD in Classics in Canada:

Students in the PhD program undertake a course of study that leads to a major, original research project on a topic of interest in the literatures, history and material cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.

The program consists of several stages designed to ensure that students have broad knowledge in the range of subfields common to the study of antiquity and a substantial knowledge base in their particular are of intellectual enquiry, the subject of the dissertation.

Each PhD student writes a number of exams at each stage of the program, including Greek and Latin translation exams, exams that test reading knowledge of the modern languages in which scholars often write (German, French, Italian), Comprehensive Exams (broad knowledge) and a Special Field exam that tests preparation for writing the PhD thesis.

These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Classics in Canada

M.A. degree in Classics. Obtained a GPA of at least 80%. Substantial training in ancient Greek or Latin (normally 5 years of one language, 4 of the other). In exceptional cases, there is a possibility for direct entry to the Ph.D. program; these decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Classics

M.A. degree in Classics. Obtained a GPA of at least 80%. Substantial training in ancient Greek or Latin (normally 5 years of one language, 4 of the other). In exceptional cases, there is a possibility for direct entry to the Ph.D. program; these decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Department.

These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Classics to qualify.

The scholarships available for the PhD in Classics are:

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Country: Canada Level: Graduate & Phd Scholarship for: International and Domestic Students students

Admission Criteria

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We know some students may be facing additional financial challenges, even with the maintenance of our funding guarantee. We are looking at the possibility of some funding relief and are working with our provincial and federal partners to address issues that fall within their purview. Over the coming weeks, we will provide more information to you via and email and on this page as it becomes available regarding available financial supports, including possible government actions in areas such as study/work permits, student loan policies and/or EI eligibility.

In our pursuit of scholarly and research excellence, Western is committed to graduate education. Western places great importance on helping graduate students finance their education, and we will continue to ensure that the university community is fully aware of all the funding opportunities available to help students succeed.

As one of Canada's leading research institutions, Western places great importance on recruiting exceptional graduate students.  The following chart illustrates the average funding Western graduate students receive from all sources.

Degree Type	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Doctoral	$30,579	$32,065	$32,858	$33,271	$32,299
Master's	$22,696	$23,060	$23,202	$23,154	$23,352

We offer competitive funding support packages to help achieve this goal, allowing graduate students to focus on their research and development.

Western's Doctoral Funding Guarantee

While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition.

For doctoral students who start in September 2020 (September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360.

In addition to the financial support available from federal and provincial sources and research grant support, Western offers a variety of internal awards that are among the best available to outstanding scholars in Canada. Full-time Western graduate students are eligible for support from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, provided they meet the appropriate criteria.

The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Classics in Canada.

Funding package of $19,100.00. Consists of GTA funding of $9,464.00 for fall and winter terms, and WGRS funding of $9,363.00 for three terms.Applications received after January 15 are contingent on space availability and funding.While at Western, you will want to devote your full energy to the successful completion of your studies, so we want to ensure that stable funding is available to you. Western guarantees minimum annual funding for doctoral students, from all sources, of $13,000 plus tuition. For doctoral students who start in September 2019 (September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020), the Doctoral Funding Guarantee for domestic and international students is $19,360. Other Financial Assistance:

• Graduate Bursary Assistance
• Work Study Program
• Students with Disabilities
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Bursary
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) Financial Support
• International Student Awards
  1. Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
  2. Ontario Trillium Scholarships (OTS)
  3. Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships
  4. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships