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Ancient World Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Discover the people, ideas and cultures that shaped the ancient world. 

Ancient World Studies is a stream within the History program where you'll explore various ancient civilizations, with a particular focus on ancient Greece and Rome, from the Trojan War to the fall of the Roman Empire. You’ll examine topics such as politics, warfare, mythology, religion and daily life in Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Near East and early North America.

You can follow your interests by choosing from courses in history to discover ancient literature, philosophy, archaeology and languages, and see how the legacies of ancient civilizations continue to influence culture and society today.  

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What you’ll learn 


  • Explore diverse ancient cultures from a variety of perspectives. 
  • Develop critical thinking and research expertise, as well as the ability to debate and present your options to others.
  • Produce effective communication, whether in writing or other kinds of media, to clearly and persuasively articulate problems and solutions. 

Hands-on experiences 


  • Gain insight into real-life excavations from our experienced faculty.
  • Explore the Royal Ontario Museum’s collections of ancient material. 
  • Participate in productions of ancient Greek tragedies and comedies. 

Career possibilities


  • Museum Curator 
  • Professor 
  • Government policy analyst 
  • Lawyer 
  • Librarian 
  • Writer
  • Tour guide

Understanding stories and diversity appealed to me when I chose to study history. I loved to read and write and this program allowed me to hone those skills. In addition, it taught me how to ask questions and critically analyze the notion of history itself. These skills have translated throughout my entire career.

— Professor Name
Professor, History