Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 81
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 7
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Iowa City, United States
Disciplines
Classics
Overview
Students may count no more than 12 s.h. earned in courses numbered [contact details available in the full listing] toward the degree. Courses taken to complete the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Classics do not count toward the degree. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00 to earn the degree.
Students also must take precomprehensive and comprehensive examinations and write a dissertation.
Career Advancement
- The University of Iowa's Classics program is recognized for the excellent program it offers for graduate study in classics.
- A large proportion of its students pursue advanced degrees and most go on to teach at the college level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Greek Composition
- Archaic Greek Literature
- Classical and Hellenistic Literature
- Republican Literature
- Imperial Literature
- Advanced Latin Composition
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 81
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- After you submit your application, you will receive email instructions on how to establish your HawkID and password in order to access your Admissions Profile on MyUI, our online portal for students.
- All supporting materials can and should be uploaded through your Admissions Profile. If your academic program requires letters of recommendation, you will be asked to provide the contact information of your recommenders on your Profile.
- The recommender will then receive an email from the Office of Admissions instructing them on how to upload a recommendation letter and/or recommendation form.
- Applicants for admission to the graduate program must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 48,515 AUD / year (≈ 34,390 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,238 AUD / year (≈ 32,776 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,509 AUD / year (≈ 13,829 USD / year)
Living costs
Iowa City, United States: 1,675-2,597 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
