Graduate Programs

UC Berkeley is a world-class center for advanced study of all aspects of classical antiquity. Over fifty graduate students in Classics, Ancient History and Mediterrean Archaeology, Art History, Philosophy, Comparative Literature and other fields come together in Classics graduate courses. Berkeley Classics offers both a rigorous training in the traditional skills of classical scholarship and generous opportunities for interdisciplinary work and engagement with the latest methods and trends in the study of the humanities and social sciences.

The Programs

MA in Classics

PhD in Classics

MA in Classical Archaeology

PhD in Classical Archaeology

Joint Program in Ancient Philosophy

For Prospective Graduate Students

Information for Applicants: the online brochure

How to Apply

Postmark deadline for application for Fall 2010 is December 15, 2009.

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