Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Berkeley, United States
Disciplines
- Archaeology
Overview
A student at University of California, Berkeley who completes the MA Program should be qualified to advance to the PhD Program or to gain admission to a PhD program in Classical Archaeology or a related field at another institution.
Features
- A student who completes the PhD Program should be qualified for a faculty position in classical archaeology at a college or university and/or a curatorial appointment in Greek/Roman antiquities at a museum.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The other members of the Department of Classics faculty, faculty and researchers in several other departments (e.g., History, History of Art, Near Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Earth and Planetary Sciences) and a constant stream of visiting faculty from around the world also contribute to the Program.
- In addition, UC Berkeley and Stanford University have a reciprocal agreement that permits graduate students at one institution to enroll in courses offered at the other, and students in the Program regularly take advantage of this opportunity.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants in Classical Archaeology must apply to the PhD Program.
- Applicants whose highest degree is a BA (or who are on schedule to complete a BA during the current academic year) who gain admission are admitted to the MA Program.
- Applicants with an MA (or who are on schedule to complete an MA during the current academic year) may be admitted either to the MA Program or directly to the PhD Program depending upon their level of preparation in classical archaeology and related fields.
- To continue on to the PhD Program a student in the MA Program must apply for advancement, normally during his/her fourth semester.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 18,452 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 18,452 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 18,452 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year)
Living costs
Berkeley, United States: 2,457-3,960 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Classical Archaeology.
