Bachelor of Arts - Classical Studies

Western University

The Department of Classical Studies focuses on everything about ancient Greece and Rome. We study archaeology, art, history, languages, literature, myth, philosophy, and religion. At Western you’ll find specialists in fields like Athenian tragedy, Greek athletics, medieval Latin manuscripts, and Roman clothing, but everyone here is excited to talk about any aspect of ancient Greece or Rome.For much of the twentieth century, the Department of Classics (as it was then named) was focused almost completely on studying the texts of ancient Greece and Rome in the original Greek and Latin. We offered just one course in English. In 1970, the department changed its name to the Department of Classical Studies and broadened its focus from languages and texts to a more comprehensive vision of the study of classical cultures, offering a variety of courses entirely in English. In this change, Western was at the forefront of a movement that has transformed the discipline of Classical Studies across North America and around the world.There are four possible modules of study that may be entered after First Year:Honours Specialization (9.0 specified courses)Specialization (9.0 specified courses)Major (6.0 specified courses)Minor (4.0 specified courses)The modular degree structure affords the opportunity to combine various subjects from different Departments and Faculties. The chart below shows how modules can be combined in the three different types of degrees offered. The modules taken must fit within these degree structures. Departments, Schools, Faculties and Affiliated Colleges may offer some or all of the above modules. See Faculty and Department listings for details. Combinations other than those listed below have not been approved consequently, they may not be taken

Faculty of Arts and Humanities