Greek and Roman Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Why choose Greek & Roman Studies at UVic?
Discover how the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome continue to shape our world today. Explore stories, ideas, languages, art, politics, religion, and everyday life in the ancient Mediterranean—and learn how these histories help us think more critically about the present.
Whether you are drawn to myth and literature, fascinated by archaeology, or excited about working abroad on a dig, Greek and Roman Studies offers an engaging and supportive community where you can build strong analytical, communication, and cultural skills that employers value.
Hands-on learning
Field schools
- Archaeological field school in Spain: Join an active archaeological dig outside Barcelona. Work with experts as you investigate the interactions between Indigenous and Roman cultures.
- Archaeological field school in Greece: Travel to the Bronze Age site at Eleon, where you’ll collaborate with an international research team and gain practical archaeological skills.
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Inspiring courses
- Ancient Romance, Fantasy, and Science Fiction
- Greece and Rome on Film
- Heroes and Heroines in Action in Ancient Greek Epics
- Age of Nero
- Greece and Rome in Modern Popular Culture
Popular course
Greek and Roman Mythology is the second most popular course among Faculty of Humanities students! (The most popular course is Critical Thinking.Student life & community
Greek and Roman Studies Student Association: Connect with peers at movie nights, game nights, guest talks and social events.
Teach teens Latin: Share your love of language through our outreach program, where UVic students introduce Latin to local high school learners.
Career possibilities
- Cultural programs coordinator
- Curator
- Immigration/intelligence officer
- International project coordinator
- Librarian/archivist
- Museum coordinator
- Trade officer
Career outcomes
All co-op students
- 70% of co-op students graduated with a job offer in hand
- 42% of eligible students took part in co-op
- 16% of these students found their post-graduation position because of their co-op experience
All UVic grads
- 48% of graduating students received a job offer before graduation
- 83% found career-related positions in their chosen field
- 48% received a salary of more than $50,000 a year
- 52% found work in Greater Victoria
International students
Get Canadian work experience after you graduate
- Full-time international students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree program at UVic may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit in Canada for up to three years.
- Refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website for eligibility criteria.
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
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