Program Overview

Classics (BA)

The Classics program at Concordia University encompasses the study of all aspects of ancient Greece and Rome, providing an integrated and interdisciplinary environment that combines archaeology, ancient Greek and Latin, history, mythology, and literature.

Program Overview

This program presents the experience of classical civilizations as part of a continuum of human experience that includes 21st-century cultures. Classics offers a challenging program in which students can explore a critical and exciting period of world history.

Program Highlights

• Gain both historical research and linguistic training in ancient Greek and Latin
• Small class sizes

Special Funding for Out-of-Province Students

Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.

Program Structure

A Bachelor of Arts takes a minimum of three to four years (90 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on the academic background.

Program Options

• Honours in Classics Ancient History and Archaeology (60 credits)
• Major in Classics Ancient History and Archaeology (42 credits)
• Minor in Classical Archaeology (24 credits)
• Minor in Classical Civilization (24 credits)
• Honours in Classics Classical Languages and Literature (60 credits)
• Major in Classics Classical Languages and Literature (42 credits)
• Minor in Classical Languages and Literature (24 credits)

Courses

See the complete list of courses in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Admission Criteria

Minimum Cut-off Averages and Course Requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: 20
• High School: C+
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Application Deadlines

FALL ENTRY (September)

Deadline: March 1 U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

WINTER ENTRY (January)

Deadline: November 1 U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

After Your Degree

Students who complete a Classics degree are ready to pursue graduate studies in Classics, Archaeology, or a related field. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in any profession that requires in-depth ideas, fast information gathering, critical problem-solving, dynamic oral and written communication, detailed analysis of data, and an experience of different cultures. Career opportunities can include:

• Law
• Graduate school
• Business
• Museums, archives, and libraries
• Diplomatic positions
• Journalism and publishing
• Professional writing

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• Major
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• Honours
• Specialization
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• Major
• Minor
• Integrated path

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• Major
• Minor
• Honours
• Specialization
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• Major
• Minor
• Honours
• Integrated path
• Co-op
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