Bachelor's in Classical Studies

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Classical Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Classical Studies at Mount Allison University examines the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and their contributions to Western civilization. Students study ancient cultures through courses in history, mythology, art, archaeology, language, and literature, with work that uses either original languages or English translation.

The program is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) major, a BA honours, or a Minor. Upper-year studies focus on topics such as Greek democracy, Roman emperors, health and medicine, and Greek and Roman drama, poetry, and art. The department also offers an Archaeological Field School in Italy as a summer learning program that supports hands-on experience on a working excavation.

Modules

  • CLAS 1631 — Greece and Rome: the Foundations of Western Civilization
  • CLAS 1651 — Classical Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and the Creation of Order
  • CLAS 2411 — Hero's Quest: Greek and Roman Epic Poetry
  • CLAS 2521 — The Archaeology of Daily Life in the Greek and Roman World
  • CLAS 3051 — Health and Medicine in the Ancient World
  • CLAS 3211 — Greek and Roman Comedy

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Classical Studies at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Classical Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To enroll in the Bachelor's Degree in Classical Studies, students are typically required to have completed secondary education with a strong academic record. Coursework in subjects like history, literature, or languages is advantageous, as well as demonstrated passion for the classical world. Additional materials such as letters of recommendation and personal statements may also be considered during the application process.

Courses Units

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Scholarships

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.