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The Department of Classics offers two closely related graduate programs: the M.A./Ph.D. program for students who have completed the B.A., and the Ph.D. program for those who come to UCSB with an MA in Classics from another institution. In addition to the M.A. and Ph.D. in Classics, we offer an Emphasis (M.A. and Ph.D.) in Ancient History and an Emphasis (M.A. and Ph.D.) in Literature and Theory.
All graduate degrees demand for successful completion a high degree of competency in both Classical languages. Applicants to the program should show a minimum of two years’ training in each language; in practice we prefer to see at least three years in the stronger language. (Students whose linguistic background is too weak to apply directly should consider one of the excellent Post-Baccalaureate programs available around the country, or alternatively taking the necessary courses at UCSB through UCSB Extension.) The Classics Department is strongly committed to linguistic training in both languages, and its MA program has been recognized by external reviewers as one of the best of its kind in the county. |
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| M.A. & Ph.D. in Classics
Most of our graduate students pursue a degree in Classics. An M.A. in Classics provides solid preparation for students who wish to go on to do Ph.D. work in related disciplines, especially ancient history, philosophy, religious studies, medieval studies, English literature, and comparative literature. A Ph.D. in Classics provides full and thorough preparation for those who wish to pursue scholarly careers in Classics. The course of study includes Greek and Latin prose composition, a minimum of three seminars, and at least two courses in related subjects outside the Classics department.
An M.A. with Latin Emphasis is occasionally an option for some students who wish to pursue Ph.D.s in non-Classical fields, or who wish to teach Latin in secondary schools. This degree requires that the student take at least 12 units of graduate Greek courses. It is not, however, a program in which the student receives a teaching credential. The department does not accept applications directly to the M.A. with Latin Emphasis.
>> Requirments for the M.A. in Classics.
>> Requirements for the Ph.D. in Classics.
The UCSB Classics Department also offers two inovative and flexible enphases within the graduate program for those with special interests in ancient history or contemporary methods of literary interpretation.
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M.A. & Ph.D. in Classics {Ancient History}
These interdisciplinary degrees involve significant coursework in the History Department, and are designed for those students who wish their training to emphasize ancient history, without sacrificing the classical languages. The course of study combines graduate courses in Greek and Latin with research seminars in ancient history, and allows students to choose a major and a minor language. Scholars who graduate from this program should be equally at home teaching in a Classics or History Department.
>> M.A. Requirements.
>> Ph.D. Requirements.
>> The interdepartmental Ancient History community at UCSB
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M.A. & Ph.D. in Classics { Literature & Theory}
These interdisciplinary degrees are designed for those students who wish to pursue interest in literature, theory, and cultural studies, without sacrificing the classical languages. The course of study combines advanced study in Greek and Latin literature with courses and seminars in fields such as cultural anthropology, literary criticism, feminist theory, and theory of drama. Scholars who graduate from this program will meet the increasing demand for classicists with training and expertise in literary and cultural theory.
>> M.A. Requirements
>> Ph.D. Requirements
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