Classical Civilization
Ancient Greece and Rome are the two areas of interest in Classical Civilizations: the Greek love affair with life - the quest for ideals of beauty, truth and justice; and the Roman sense of destiny and imperial greatness - the unceasing struggle against the forces of barbarism. In the first year, students will typically enroll in introductory courses on the civilizations of Greece and Rome, as well beginning courses in Greek or Latin. The program encompasses the art, literature, history and culture of the ancient world. No previous knowledge of Greek or Latin is necessary to enter the program. Exciting four-year Combined Honours Degrees are possible with Modern Languages, French, History, Philosophy and many other areas.
Career Tracks
For students interested in study after the Bachelor’s degree, a number of fields lie open. Graduate degrees in Classical Studies generally lead to university teaching and research. Museum Studies and Information Science, leading to work in curatorship, community education, and a wide variety of positions in government and the private sector, are good choices for Classicists. Classical Studies also leads directly to many different careers. Any career that demands intellectual flexibility, self-education, communication skills, critical and analytical skills, research skills, big picture thinking, or small detail thinking is one to which a degree in Classical Studies can lead. For example, journalism, marketing, travel and tourism, publishing (sales or editing) and the civil service are common paths. Classical Studies is also good preparation for Law school, because of its focus on careful analysis, independent thinking, and research.