Classical Studies

What is Classical Studies?

Classical Studies offers the option of studying the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome with only minimal or no language study, and is designed for students who wish to study antiquity either as a secondary interest (e.g. with History or English) or as preparation for entrance into professional studies (e.g. architecture, education, journalism, law, library science, museology, theology).

What Can You Be With a Major in Classical Studies?

A major does not dictate your career; it provides you with invaluable skills and knowledge that you can apply to many areas of life and work. Here are some the careers you may want to consider pursuing with your major:

  • Commissioning Editor (copy editing of classical typescripts)
  • Manager of Heritage Programs
  • Civil Servant
  • Technical Author
  • News Analyst
  • Travel Writer
  • Museum Technician
  • Search for Careers for more career possibilities.

With additional education/training…

  • Educational Tour Guide
  • Government Policy Analyst/Advisor
  • Researcher
  • Art or Museum Curator
  • Archivist
  • Professor
  • Archaeologist
  • Linguist
  • Librarian
  • ESL Teacher

Where Can You Work?

  • Universities and Colleges
  • High Schools
  • Government Organizations
  • Legal Research Firms
  • Historical Research Institutes
  • Business Organizations

What Skills Can You Develop?

An Arts degree helps you develop transferable, functional skills such as writing, critical thinking and communication skills that employers and most work situations require. Concentrating your studies in a major allows you to gain specific transferable skills, such as those below, which are attractive to particular employers and industries.

  • Research skills
  • Ability to connect new ideas with archaic information
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Ability to quickly digest large amounts of information
  • Ability to understand ideas and values
  • Awareness of intercultural conflicts and perspectives
  • Ability to read, write and speak Latin and/or Greek
  • Knowledge of ancient Mediterranean history, literature, philosophy, religion and art
  • Linguistic analysis of English and French, and other modern European languages
  • Written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to think logically and critically and make analogies
  • Ability to think clearly and form arguments

Professional Associations

Professional associations can be a great way to meet, learn from and network with professionals in your field of interest. Some associations offer student memberships, often at a reduced rate. Below is a sample of professional associations you can explore.

Contact the Department

Department of Classics and Ancient History
19 Macaulay Lane, Suite 209
Fredericton NB E3B 5A3

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