Overview

Latin-Literary Translation at Boston University is designed for students who hope to pursue a PhD in translation, in Latin literature or in comparative literature, to move into cognate humanistic fields, or to pursue employment in fields where knowledge of language and literary translation is valuable, such as translation, teaching, publishing, and media.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate broad understanding of the history and culture of Rome.
Demonstrate sufficient understanding of the vocabulary, morphology, and syntax of Latin and to read standard works of the classical period accurately.
Acquire the skills necessary to use dictionaries, grammars, and other resources that aid the reading and understanding of Latin texts.
Demonstrate, in their reading of Latin, an understanding of genre, style, cultural context, and the place of the text within the literary history of the ancient world.
Communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, ideas about Latin literary texts.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The World of Rome
Roman History
Early Christian Latin Literature
Studies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
Gods, Graves, and Pyramids: Ancient Egyptian Religion and Ritual

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting Classics View 379 other Bachelors in Classics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

National

Common Application or Coalition Application

High School Transcript

Senior Year Grades

Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form

Teacher Evaluation

Standardized Tests

International

Secondary School Records

Documentation of Financial Support

Copy of Data Page of Passport

Tuition Fees

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69870 USD / year

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69870 USD / year

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69870 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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