Program Overview & Highlights

  • Honours 4-Year Program
  • Combined Honours Programs Available
  • B.A.

We bring ancient history to life in a program that would make Indiana Jones jealous. Travel to Greece to take part in an archeological dig, visiting famous landmarks and experiencing history first hand. You’ll learn about every aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity — language, literature, art, architecture, philosophy, politics, science, medicine, myth and religion — in a close-knit department with professors who care about your success. The critical thinking and communication skills you’ll acquire will serve you in a wide variety of in-demand careers in Canada and abroad.

Combine your interests with another major or minor in other fields
Spend your summer on an archeological dig in Greece
Hone your transferable communication and critical thinking skills with language training in Latin and ancient Greek
Join a close-knit community and meet new friends who share your interests in ancient culture and history
Small classes mean you will have a close connection with world-class professors who know you by name
Take the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant during your undergraduate degree

Learn More About Our Program

20+
exchange and study abroad opportunities offered in diverse destinations including Australia, the UK, and France
$2.53M
in scholarships and award money1
1 in FAHSS
97%
of our graduates are employed within 2 years2
2 (OUGS Humanities, 2020)
200+
undergraduate students in FAHSS have published or presented original research

What Lancers Are Saying

Jeffrey Masse - Student
This program taught me to be an independent critical thinker and to articulate myself in speech and writing while always remaining attentive to detail. The faculty worked with me individually to ensure I could succeed beyond my undergraduate degree by providing me with enriching educational experiences both in the classroom and in Greece. The program prepared me to participate effectively in the modern Western world by guiding me through its philosophical, historical, and cultural origins.

Jeffrey Masse

Student
Greek and Roman Studies with Minor in Philosophy

Admission Requirements

Student in Canada

Course Requirements: English/ENG4U (min. avg. 60%)
Minimum Average: 70%

Student outside of Canada

Course Requirements: Grade 12 English
Minimum Average: 70%

Career Tracks

  • Archivist
  • museum director or curator
  • documentarian
  • historical consultant
  • journalist
  • librarian
  • business advisor
  • conservator
  • curator
  • demographer
  • documentarian
  • editor
  • historical consultant
  • journalist
  • language advisor
  • lawyer
  • marketing manager
  • media analyst

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