Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Ancient World Studies
BAAt a Glance
Offered by
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - Yes (first and upper year)
- Summer - Yes (first and upper year)
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YUC (BA)
- YUC (iBA)
Rankings
- Top 4 in Canada for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- Top 100 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- Top 4 in Canada for Classics and Ancient History (EduRank 2026)
About the Program
Explore the ancient world and discover how the past continues to shape our lives today. In the Ancient World Studies stream, you'll explore various ancient civilizations, with a focus on Greece and Rome, while developing critical thinking and analytical skills to better understand historical and contemporary issues.
Study topics ranging from the Trojan War to the fall of the Roman Empire, and explore politics, warfare, religion, mythology, sport and everyday life. Learn about influential figures such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra alongside the experiences of ordinary people.
Study Greek and Roman mythology, literature, philosophy, archaeology, art and ancient languages, examining how ancient stories and ideas continue to influence modern culture, film and society. Expand your perspective beyond Greece and Rome by exploring ancient civilizations in Egypt, the Near East and early North America.
Requirements
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum average of C may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum average of C may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Applicants with minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
OUAC code YUC
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
OUAC code YUC
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
iBA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
iBA
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
iBA
Requirements for admission:
Applicants with averages in the low-to-mid 70s or higher may be considered for admission.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 70%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Bring the ancient world to life through experiential learning opportunities. Learn from faculty with excavation experience and gain valuable insight into how archaeologists uncover and interpret evidence from the past. Explore collections of ancient artifacts at the Royal Ontario Museum and connect classroom learning to real historical objects. You may also have the opportunity to participate in productions of ancient Greek tragedies and comedies, deepening your understanding of ancient cultures through performance. Optional paid co-op opportunities will help you apply course concepts, build practical skills and develop a deeper appreciation for the civilizations that continue to shape the world today.
From co-op to career: How new graduate Nawshin entered the work force
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Writer or editor
- Professor
- Government policy analyst
- Tour guide
- Museum curator
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