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Digital Tools for Premodern Studies

Master's

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Tuition & Fees

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Apr 15 (extended deadline)
Spring: n/a
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Classical Studies

Program Director

Gregory Crane

Contact

gradadmissions@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

On-campus

Commitment Options

Full-time
Part-time (Daytime)

Average Duration

2 years

Credits

Tuition per Credit

$1699

Eligible for Aid/Scholarship

Yes

Overview

The MA in Digital Tools for Premodern Studies is designed for students wishing to gain a deeper knowledge of the humanities and apply computational methods in their research and teaching. Students study the creation, transmission, preservation, and transformation of knowledge across time and culture from Antiquity to the Renaissance and the early modern period using computerized techniques.

Program Outcomes

As a graduate student in the Digital Tools for Premodern Studies master's program, you will gain a broad interdisciplinary perspective of the humanities while developing a research portfolio in hands-on classes and labs. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired familiarity with advanced research in the humanities and a range of computerized methods for data collection, formatting, analysis, annotation, and display.

Many graduates have gone on to attend PhD programs and pursue careers in academia, while others have gone on to work in the fields of publishing, media, and technology.

Application Requirements

Application fee
Resume/CV
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample
Personal statement: Describe a humanities research question that you would like to pursue in this program as well as the digital methods you would like to apply. Submit this in writing (20 pages maximum) or through other media (ex. a link to a GitHub repository, a website, etc.).

Prerequisites

The program can be customized to support a range of interests. Students have focused on languages such as Ancient Greek, Latin, and Classical Arabic but students could focus on other pre-modern languages that members of the Tufts faculty support. Upon matriculation, students with an interest in these languages take placement exams in Latin, Greek, or both depending on their background. No computing skills are necessary to begin the program.

Tuition & Fees

GSAS bills tuition using a per-credit billing model, meaning you are billed for the number of credits you take each semester. This billing model is used to provide students better flexibility so they may "pay-as-they-go".

Tuition*	$1,699 per credit
Total Credits Required	33
Enrollment Status	Part-Time: 3-6 credits (typically 1-2 courses) Full-Time: 9+ credits (typically 3 or more courses) or qualifying enrollment criteria (assistantships, internships, or continuation courses, etc.)

Estimating Tuition Costs for this Program

This example pathway outlines estimated tuition costs per semester using a typical full-time course load. This is one possible pathway to completion; actual credits, costs, enrollment status, and degree completion time may vary based on a student’s course load.

Full-Time Pathway	Fall	Spring	Total
Year 1	10 credits	10 credits	20 credits
Year 1	$16,990	$16,990	$33,980
Year 2	6 credits	7 credits	13 credits
Year 2	$10,194	$11,893	$22,087
Estimated Total Tuition Before Aid*			$56,067*

Note: this example does not account for any scholarships that may be awarded at the time of admission. GSAS offers generous merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for qualified applicants. A list of funding opportunities is provided below.

*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including health insurance, fees, and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), visit Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities

At Tufts University, we believe that every qualified applicant should have the opportunity to pursue graduate study, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to helping you navigate the financial aspects of your education and strive to make graduate school accessible through a variety of support options.

Scholarships and Awards Available for this Program

Merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for master’s programs: To be considered, be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application.
The Future Leaders Fellowship is a full-tuition scholarship for outstanding full-time master’s students and entry-level OTD students. Future Leaders Fellows are selected by the GSAS Dean following their admittance to Tufts.
Fifth Year Master's Degree Program — current Tufts Undergraduates can enroll in this program which has reduced tuition costs and provides a Financial Aid Match with a graduate tuition scholarship proportional to the undergraduate tuition award at the time of application.
City Year Corps members, alumni, and staff are eligible to receive a minimum scholarship award of 25% off tuition.

Work Opportunities and Awards

There are various graduate assistantships and work opportunities available for Master’s students across Tufts.
The Graduate Student Open Access Publishing Fund provides financial support to students who want to publish their work open access.
The Graduate Student Research Competition provides funding for expenses including equipment, materials, and supplies; research participant compensation; and expenses of travel to conduct research.
The Graduate Student Conference Reimbursement Fund is available for students to travel to present or attend at a conference or professional meeting.
The Tisch Library Graduate Fellowship in the Arts & Humanities provides funding for MA, MFA, and PhD students conducting research over the summer.

Visit our Graduate Financial Aid page for information on loans and financing options.