Program Details

Classics School: Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty: Arts Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Classics and Classical Lang., Lit., and Linguistics, Gen. Description: Classics is the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. The study of these two civilizations covers more than 2000 years of history, from the Minoans and the Mycenaeans in the Bronze Age to St Augustine in Late Antiquity. Western European tradition looks to these cultures as the origin of its own laws, values and traditions. Classics is one of the most holistic and multidisciplinary of modern academic fields. Students in Classics study Greek and Roman societies in all their aspects including language, literature, history, philosophy, science and technology. Classics covers the material culture of ancient society – the art, the houses, the fortifications, the temples, even the cooking pots. Classics is also the oldest academic discipline; its traditions stretch back into antiquity itself. Modern western culture grows from these ancient roots, and knowledge of classical antiquity provides students with a broad cultural vocabulary, which helps them to understand western literature, laws and cultural institutions. Website: Classics at Memorial University of Newfoundland Length: 4 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English 2 of: Grade 12 Mathematics 2 of: Grade 12 Science Grade 12 Social Science or Grade 12 International Languages Students must also have two credits at the 3000 level in elective courses. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.