Program/Course Requirements

Completion requirement

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Department requires:

a) GRST603, first-year course on research and professional training unless already taken at the Master's level.

b) A minimum of 12 units of other graduate seminar courses; these may include up to 6 units outside the department if appropriate to the area of specialization.

c) 6 units (four courses) of directed studies in Greek and Latin texts (GREK607 or LATI607, worth 1.5 units each). Greek 607 or Latin 607 may be replaced with Greek or Latin 602 and/or 604.

d) Reading knowledge of two of the three following modern languages into English, French, German or Italian, which is normally completed by passing examinations set by the department.

e) A twenty-page thesis proposal.

f) A thesis of about 75,000 words, followed by an oral examination.

The department may require up to four additional courses (12 units) in order to ensure sufficient preparation in relevant areas for the PhD. Students are advised of any such requirements upon entry into the program.

Additional Program Information

Completion requirement

Advanced Credit

Contact department for information.

Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)

The Greek and Roman Studies program in the department Of Classics and Religion will not permit the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course offered by the Greek and Roman Studies Program.

Students may not choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.

The use of the CG grade will affect students' eligibility for internal awards.

Time Limit

For the PhD program, students are expected to complete their degrees within six years.

Supervisory Assignments, Research Proposal and Required Examinations

Completion requirement

Supervisory Assignments

Doctoral students are expected to have a supervisor upon entry. The appointment of a supervisor is subject to approval by the Department Head.

Candidacy

To be admitted to candidacy, doctoral students must successfully complete a written and oral field of study examinations and an oral examination on the written thesis proposal. See clare.ucalgary.ca/graduate/phd-candidacy-policies for more information.

Thesis Examination

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Thesis Examinations, the Department requires:

Scheduling of the Examination
All members of the Supervisory Committee must have reviewed the student’s draft thesis document before an examination can be scheduled.

Composition of the Committee
The Internal Examiner must be external to the home program.

Thesis examinations are open.

Financial Assistance

Completion requirement

Funding is available to qualified thesis-based students in the form of scholarships, awards and/or teaching assistantships. Students applying for departmental funding for the following academic year must submit their applications to the Department by February 1. All students are strongly encouraged to seek external financial assistance throughout their program. The department can offer advice on identifying sources.

For information on other funding opportunities, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar and the Faculty of Graduate Studies website: grad.ucalgary.ca/awards.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Greek and Roman Studies

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