The department of Classical Studies is a growing and vibrant community at home in the University of Waterloo, consistently voted as Canada’s top university. We believe very strongly in a comprehensive view of Classical Studies that includes all of the sub-disciplines: history, art, language, literature, and archaeology. As such the department houses experts in each of these fields, for both the ancient Greek and Roman cultures, and regularly offers a broad and wide-ranging series of courses at the undergraduate level. By studying Classics at the University of Waterloo, you are opening yourself to a world of possibilities with dedicated teachers and researchers that can help guide you through your academic career and beyond. No matter what area of interest you have in the ancient world – mythology, social history, material culture, Latin poetry – we can help you explore those interests further, help you gain a greater understanding of these core cultures for the western tradition, and help you learn a series of skills that you can apply out in the world.

Many employers today realize that a degree in Classical Studies and the classical languages bears witness to the intellectual acumen of the student. Since ours is a challenging discipline, asking the student to examine many different aspects of a culture, the possession of a degree in Classical Studies testifies that a student has the ability to respond intelligently to the demands of complex modern society.