MA in Classics in Kingston Canada | Queen's University

The Classics department at Queen's University holds the distinction of being among the nation's oldest continuously operating academic departments. Our intimate graduate program ensures personalized guidance for each student, who regularly earn prestigious scholarships and honors. Faculty specialists cover all aspects of classical studies - from archaeology and ancient history to language and literature - offering diverse research possibilities. Students gain practical excavation experience through Mediterranean fieldwork opportunities supervised by our professors.
For more than 170 years, Queen's Department of Classics has maintained an unbroken tradition of teaching Greek and Latin. Our scholars' expertise spans classical archaeology, ancient history, philology, and scientific thought, creating rich academic possibilities. The graduate program deepens your engagement with antiquity while offering international fieldwork at archaeological sites. As a close-knit department, we prioritize mentorship, active seminar participation, and conference presentations. Students receive funding to share their research at professional gatherings, building connections within the classical studies field. Excavation projects in Italy and Bulgaria provide hands-on international experience under faculty supervision. Graduates develop highly valued skills in analysis, communication, and problem-solving, leading to careers in academia, cultural institutions, and diverse professional fields including law, medicine, and public service.