Classics (BA) at Dalhousie University

Explore the languages, literature, art, and philosophies of ancient Greece and Rome while building skills in research, oral and written communication, and critical thinking. Discover the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome through literature, history, mythology, philosophy, art, and language. You'll explore the ideas and stories that have shaped many cultures for thousands of years while developing skills that apply to a wide range of career paths.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Classics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Study the languages, literature, history, mythology, art, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. You'll develop skills in interpreting texts, analyzing evidence, conducting research, and communicating ideas clearly.

Career pathways

Classics graduates develop research, writing, communication, and analytical skills that prepare them for careers in education, museums, government, law, publishing, and many other fields. A Classics degree builds skills that are useful wherever people need to understand information, communicate ideas, and analyze complex topics.

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