Classics and Ancient History

An opportunity to learn Greek, Latin and explore Greco-Roman literature, history and culture, undergraduate studies in classics and ancient history are often multidisciplinary. You will develop your writing, reading and analysis skills and learn the research methods needed to become a classics scholar. Whether or not you decide to compound your interest with a postgraduate degree, your undergraduate studies should equip you with a host of transferable skills valued by employers.

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Skills

Common Degree/Major Names

BA	Ancient History
BA	Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
BA	Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies
BA	Classical Archaeology
BA	Classical Civilization
BA	Classical Greek
BA	Classical Literature
BA	Classical Studies
BA	Classics
BA	Egyptology
BA	Latin

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Useful Skills

	Analytical
	Attention to Detail
	Note Taking
	Research
	Speaking (Verbal Communication)
	Written Communication

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Institution	Country	Campus Type	Size	Education Model	Selectivity
UBC - University of British Columbia	Canada	Suburban Campus, City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We offer a flexible approach to academics that allows learners to choose their own path to success.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) - Admission is competitive and holistic - different courses and campuses will vary in requirements.
Trinity College Dublin	Ireland	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Single or Joint honours focus (but with some flexibility in pathways, and opportunities to undertake electives in different disciplines).	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Rutgers University	USA	Urban City, Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We are a large, state, research university. Our offerings include liberal arts and professional schools such as Business, Engineering, Performing and Visual Arts, Pharmacy, etc.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Reading	UK, Malaysia	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single subject and extensive joint honours	Not given by institution
University of Toronto	Canada	City Island Campus, Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	UofT is a leading comprehensive research institution where students can mix & match programs areas.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted). The majority of our programs want low to mid 30's, competitive areas STEM/BUS high 30s+
University of Leeds	UK	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We offer a wide variety of single honours and interdisciplinary programmes	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Pittsburgh	USA	City	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Pitt is a public, research 1 institution.	Selective (25-50% admitted) Pitt has rolling admissions meaning the earlier you apply the better your chance of acceptance.
University of Birmingham	UK, UAE	City Campus, Suburban Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Bristol	UK	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single and joint honours degrees, offering a mixture of large lectures and small class teaching, with extensive practical components in relevant degrees (e.g. engineering)	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
American University	USA	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Boston University	USA	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Subject focused, with a foundation in Liberal Arts. Students apply directly into their program of interest. They focus on their subject/major-specific courses beginning in their first semester, while also exploring other areas through Liberal Arts. Many students pursue more than one subject.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
King's College London	UK	City Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single, Dual courses (and/with). We do offer Liberal Arts	Selective (25-50% admitted)
Northeastern University	USA	City Island Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Northeastern is a research university that emphasizes the application of knowledge in the real world.	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bryn Mawr College	USA	Suburban Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Sciences	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Exeter	UK	Suburban Campus, Rural Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	We have single subject and combined subjects for most of our programmes, but we do also off more interdisciplinary options such as Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences and Flexible Combined Honours.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Edinburgh	Scotland - UK	Urban City, City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Single and joint honours degrees, often with the opportunity to study additional outside modules.	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	USA	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts and Science with a Research Focus	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University of Manchester	UK	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Single subject focus with some predefined combination/Joint Honours courses that combine complementary areas of study e.g. Engineering with Management	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Mount Holyoke College	USA	Suburban Campus	Small Institution <5000	Undergraduate Liberal Arts & Sciences	Selective (25-50% admitted)
University College Utrecht	Netherlands	City Island Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Science: Compose a multi-disciplinary curriculum, 230+ classes in humanities, science and social science	Selective (25-50% admitted) - Annually we have about 1,200 applications for 250 places.
Michigan State University	USA	City Island Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts with a heavy emphasis on research	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Bishop's University	Canada	Suburban Campus, Rural Campus	Small Institution <5000	Liberal Arts and Sciences Education Model	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
University of Glasgow	UK	City Island Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice.	Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective.
New York University	USA, UAE, China	City Island Campus, City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000	Liberal Arts, 230+ areas of study	Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)

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