Program Overview for Phd in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada:
Explore the ancient world through UVic's Greek and Roman studies. We are committed to the investigation and protection of the culture of the Greek and Roman world. In our dynamic master's and doctoral programs, you will gain a foundation in history, literature, and archeology. Armed with this knowledge, you will be ready to face the unique challenges of the modern world.
In our Ph.D. program, you’ll apply the ancient world’s knowledge to contemporary issues. You’ll create a meaningful and productive dialogue between the past and the present. You’ll begin to establish yourself as a professional during your time with us, delivering papers at conferences and traveling for your research.
Our Ph.D. program offers four thematic research areas:
- interconnectivity in the ancient Mediterranean world
- technology in the ancient world
- social and economic history
- gender and identity studies in ancient Greece and Rome
Areas of focus
- Archeology
- Ancient history
- Ancient languages & literature
- Interconnectivity in the ancient Mediterranean world
- Technology in the ancient world
- Social and economic history
- Gender and identity studies in ancient Greece and Rome
The eligibility for Phd in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants to the Ph.D. program are normally required to hold a BA and MA degree in one of the several areas of ancient Greek and Roman Studies. They will be expected to have focused experience in the area relevant to their intended topic of research and appropriate command of the ancient languages of Greek and Latin. Competency in reading German and either French or Italian upon admission is advantageous; students will be required to demonstrate reading knowledge of German and either French or Italian before completion of the Ph.D. degree.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program are normally expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 7.0 (or equivalent) in their Master’s program, to have strong letters of reference, to present a clear statement of research interests, and to submit an example of scholarly work.
September is the normal entry point; we do not normally accept students at any other time of year. Courses at the graduate level, with the exception of the MA thesis and the Ph.D. candidacy examination and dissertation, are not normally offered in the summer.
Deadlines
The application deadline for consideration for financial aid, particularly for the University of Victoria Fellowships is February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered, but applicants will not usually be eligible for funding. The application deadline is June 1 for September admission.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Phd in Greek & Roman Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Phd in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,499.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Phd in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,182.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
The application deadline for students who don’t need funding is June 30.
Contact the graduate secretary at grsadmin@uvic.ca or 250-721-8514.
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and Ph.D.)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework.
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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