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Studying Classics provides a distinctive lens to understand our language, literature, culture, and political systems by exploring their origins in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. These foundational societies shaped Western culture and influenced numerous aspects of contemporary life.
Classics stands apart from other academic fields due to its interdisciplinary nature—requiring students to combine skills in linguistics, literary analysis, anthropology, sociology, and the history of politics, religion, and art.
You can explore Greek and Roman history and literature either through original language study or via translated courses.
Introductory classes cover: ancient civilizations, mythology, and archaeology
Advanced coursework delves into specialized areas such as: Athenian democracy, imperial Rome, medical practices, classical theater, poetry, and artistic traditions
Career Paths
A Mount Allison degree distinguishes you whether you're pursuing employment or further studies.
Maclean's has consistently ranked Mount Allison as Canada's leading primarily undergraduate university more frequently than any other institution.
Every program includes experiential learning and career preparation, ensuring you graduate with practical skills and professional experience.
Our alumni also achieve exceptional admission rates to prestigious graduate programs and professional schools, including law and medicine.
Students registering at Mount Allison are expected to have graduated from high school at the university preparatory level. International English Language Testing System – Academic (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0; TOEFL score of 90 (internet test), With minimum band score: Listening: 17; Reading: 18; Speaking: 20; Writing: 17; CAEL (CE) - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, Computer Edition – 70 With no part lower than 60; Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) – 176 With no band score lower than 169.