Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Greek and Roman Studies

McMaster University

The objective of the program is to prepare candidates for an academic career. Graduates are expected to have acquired:the autonomy, critical acumen, and familiarity with the conventions of the discipline necessary for conducting scholarly research suitable for publicationthe ability to teach a range of subjects in Classical civilization, including both Greek and Latin. Students must acquire a reading knowledge of two modern languages (generally German, French, or Italian) by the end of their first year, and are encouraged to learn additional languages as their individual research demands.Areas of ResearchGreek and Roman civilizationClassical art and archaeologyGreek and Latin literatureClassical history

Faculty of Humanities