Students pursuing M.A. Classics Degree can choose to emphasize Greek, Latin, Greek and Latin, and Classical Culture. Students in all tracks complete a thesis and defend it at an oral examination in the spring of their second year. Required courses include surveys of ancient literature, seminars in Latin and/or Greek, and seminars in Classical Culture. Students may choose additional courses in Greek, Latin, classical culture, ancient history, archaeology, art, philosophy, linguistics, or other related fields. All students must also demonstrate proficiency in a modern foreign language based on the research or pedagogic focus of their thesis. View our MA Degree