Classical Studies at Acadia University

Classical Studies explores the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian worlds through literature, archaeology, mythology, history, philosophy and art, with optional study of ancient Greek and Latin. Degree options are a BA, BA with Honours, double major, and a minor in Classical Studies or Material and Visual Culture. Classes are small and discussion-based.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include CLAS 2453 History Alive! Ancient Greece and Rome, CLAS 2553 Archaeology of Egypt, CLAS 2583 Ancient Greece & Rome in Popular Culture, CREL 2553 Goddesses and Women of Power, CLAS 3013 Pompeii and Herculaneum and CLAS 3663 Temples, Sanctuaries, and Sacred Space in Ancient Greece. Final-year students take at least 18h of CLAS courses at the 3000 level.

Career pathways

Foreign service officer, market research analyst, public relations officer, copywriter, journalist, social policy analyst, tour guide or planner, publisher or editor, teacher, library manager.

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