Undergraduate
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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- Peterborough
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- Paid Co-op Available
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Humanities & Social Sciences (Arts)
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Work Experience Paid Co-op Available
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RAN - Peterborough RAO - Peterborough co-op
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The Trent Advantage
Explore the ancient Mediterranean through courses inspired by faculty-led research. Engage in archaeology field schools, teaching collections, and performance while studying history, archaeology, literature, and ancient languages.
From Homer and Julius Caesar to archaeology, mythology, and philosophy, you will explore the people, ideas, and events that shaped the foundations of the modern world, making connections between ancient ideas and modern challenges through theory and practice.
- Study literature and archaeology from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, Persia, and the wider Mediterranean through history spanning from 3000 B.C.E to 650 C.E., including the option to learn Greek or Latin.
- Learn from faculty whose research brings the ancient world to life, then take your studies beyond the classroom through paid co-op placements, international fieldwork opportunities, Mediterranean archaeology field schools, hands-on access to teaching collections, and the Classics Drama Group.
- Graduate with practical research experience and the critical thinking skills to pursue opportunities in graduate studies, education, museums, cultural heritage, law, public service, and beyond.
Program Possibilites
Specialize your studies in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies with a focus on a specific field within your degree
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Greek & Latin
- Enhance your expertise in ancient studies, learning to read classical literature and archaeological findings in their original languages.
- The ability to translate ancient manuscripts unlocks new discoveries into old texts, giving you a trained eye in the roots of language and laying a solid foundation for graduate studies and future careers.
Add an Option to your Ancient Greek & Roman Studies degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Languages
As the world becomes increasingly connected, knowing how to communicate in multiple languages can be a valuable asset, opening professional opportunities across the globe. Through this option, students can select a series of engaging courses within a wide variety of languages. Chinese, French, German, Spanish – at Trent you can study them all.
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Linguistics
Embrace your love for communication. This option enables students to focus on courses designed specifically to complement your studies in a language or languages. Following an introductory course in linguistics, students may choose from a variety of courses across a number of departments, including French & Francophone Studies, English Literature, Anthropology, and Ancient Greek & Roman Studies. You can tailor this option to your specific interests in language and linguistics.
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Pre-Modern Studies
Enhance your understanding of the thought, literature, and history of the pre-industrial (pre-1800) world. The study of historical culture in world civilizations from antiquity through early modernity will allow you to better understand the origins and development of culture informing modern global society.
Career experience while you learn
Every Ancient Greek & Roman Studies student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of years two and three, and the fall of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Explore placements in arts and culture, community education, libraries, museums and archives, or research.
Research Opportunities
- Conduct original research using Trent’s collection of antiquities, coins and nearly 2,000 books, working alongside faculty experts exploring topics such as Roman military and political history, Greek poetry and drama, Roman religion, and Bronze Age and Early Iron Age archaeology, with opportunities to present your findings at a student conference.
- Apply your research skills in the community through a for-credit project with a local organization focused on research, planning or community development.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Take your studies abroad through archaeological fieldwork in Greece, Turkey or Africa while earning degree credit. Past field schools have included excavation and research at sites such as Azoria and Ayia Irini.
- Bring ancient arts and culture to life through Trent’s Classics Drama Group, interpreting and performing works from the ancient world.
Study Abroad
- Take your studies abroad through 50+ international exchange partners or customized experiences in 35 countries, with opportunities ranging from studying Ancient Greek & Roman Studies in England to credit-bearing archaeological fieldwork in Greece.
Internships
- Gain professional experience through paid internships with museums, cultural and heritage organizations, libraries and archives, government programs, or community organizations.
Career Paths
- Museum Curator
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Library and Information Systems Specialist
- Teacher
In Their Own Words
Myths address why human beings must die, gender relationships, the nature of friendship, the right of passage growing from youth, childhood, and so on. All of these are told in the story and they carry with them such an incredible amount of power.
Dr. Ian Storey
Professor Emeritus
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U | 70-75% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
- Bews Scholarship
- John Gilchrist Memorial Scholarship
- Anthony Lieb Scholarship in the Classics
- Norma Miller Prizes
- Douglas Bruce Prize
- Bagnani Undergraduate Awards