University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

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Ancient Societies and Cultures

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Ancient Studies/Civilization
Areas of Research:Africa and the Middle East; British Empire; Modern Britain; Canada; China, Japan, and Korea; Medieval England; Early Modern England; Medieval Europe; Early Modern Western Europe; Modern Western Europe; Latin America; Russia and Eastern Europe; United States; Science, Medicine, and Technology; and Women.
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $7,072

Description:

The degree is designed for students whose interests go beyond a particular region or period in the ancient world or who wish to develop a wider critical framework from which to study a subject, region, or period. Students in this program are particularly encouraged to incorporate inter- and cross-disciplinary approaches in their education and research. The scope of the program allows students to pursue, for instance, advanced comparative studies in Greek, Roman and ancient Indian historiography; cross-linguistic studies; ancient Mediterranean cross-cultural studies; research in ancient Indian and Hellenic and Roman contacts; ancient China; and comparative studies in ancient religions, societies, polities, built spaces, and visual cultures.



Students will be able to develop their personal research interests and critical skills by taking advantage of the broad range of expertise in the Department of History and Classics with respect to the ancient world. Areas of faculty expertise include Ancient History and Historiography; Classics; Ancient Religions; Late Antique and Early Medieval Europe; Archaeology and Material Culture of the Ancient World; Historical and Archaeological Theory and Methodology; and Latin, Greek, and ancient Hebrew Languages and Literatures.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    In addition to the general Departmental admission requirements, students should hold a BA degree either in Classics or History or a suitable related field (for example, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology) and must demonstrate appropriate preparation for the desired program of study. This preparation includes a level of language proficiency to conduct research in the primary sources, as applicable to the student’s program (for example, suitable training in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, and/or Sanskrit).

    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 05, 2022