The Department of Classics, Archaeology, and Religion offers graduate work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in three (3) main areas: Languages and Literature, Archaeology, and Arts and Humanities. The basis of work in these areas is the study of the literary and material cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. We encourage applications from talented and committed students who have an appreciation of the rich, many-faceted nature of the ancient world and an interest in discovering a place of their own in it.
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
On Campus
Admission criteria
Application Deadlines
Fall semester with financial support: January 15
Fall semester without financial support: April 1
Spring semester without financial support: November 1
Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, please visit our departmental website:
https://car.missouri.edu/application-and-admissions
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of interest
- 10-20 pp. writing sample
- GRE scores are not required for admission, but applicants may be ineligible for certain fellowships if they do not submit them.
Master's
On Campus
Admission criteria
Application Deadlines
Fall semester with financial support: January 15
Fall semester without financial support: April 1
Spring semester without financial support: November 1
Admission criteria are area- and degree-specific. For information, please visit our departmental website:
https://car.missouri.edu/application-and-admissions
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of interest
- 10-20 pp. writing sample
- GRE scores are not required for admission, but applicants may be ineligible for certain fellowships if they do not submit them.