NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Classical Studies in Wolfville Canada | Acadia University
Acadia University
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Wolfville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,786
(c. USD15,625.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Classics delves into the languages, literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, along with archaeological studies of Egypt and the Mediterranean region.
Opting for classical studies at Acadia expands your perspective on contemporary issues and worldwide concerns.
You'll examine world history through the lens of Greek and Roman archaeology, myths, and cultural influences. To grasp this profound historical background, you'll enhance your proficiency in Greek and Latin. The program emphasizes analytical writing and reading abilities. In your final year, you can undertake an honors thesis involving original research on a topic of your choice.
Acadia provides tailored academic experiences. Within classical studies, you can pursue your passions through our adaptable curriculum. Upon arriving on campus, you'll quickly appreciate the intimate class sizes that foster active engagement. This close-knit environment deepens your education while strengthening bonds with faculty and peers, both during and outside class sessions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission from High School
When planning their secondary school programs, students should note that a number of courses taken in the first university year have secondary school prerequisites. Generally, students continuing university work in subjects available in secondary school are advised to have senior year secondary school standing in those subjects.
Only academic (university preparatory) high school courses are acceptable for admission.
All students must present a penultimate (NS Grade 11 or equivalent) high school year course in mathematics
Required courses:
- English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced course
Additional Grade 12 courses necessary for specific programs
Precalculus 12 or Calculus 12, and Chemistry 12 with a minimum 60% in both
Admission from the International Baccalaureate Program
Students will be considered for admission using the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24. Students admitted to Acadia University with a score of 30 or higher on the IB Diploma will receive 30 credit hours (30h) of university credit.
Students who have completed IB courses but do not possess the diploma will be considered based on their coursework. Acadia gives individual credit for IB courses completed at the higher level with grades of 5, 6, or 7.
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL score is 80 (PBT 550) with a minimum score of 90 (PBT 580) with no subtest score below 20. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no subtest score below 6.0), a CAEL score of 70 (with no subtest score below 60), a PTE Academic score of 61 (no subtest score below 60), Cambridge English: Advanced with a total of 176 (no subtest score below 169), and MELAB with an overall score of 80.
Tuition
CAD
21,786