Greek & Roman Studies

Admission Requirements & Program Highlights

Experience the cultural richness of the ancient world when you focus on foundational periods for these cultures—when Greeks and Romans were asking themselves profound questions still important today. What is a citizen? A family? A god? A nation? What is freedom? Career paths can include teaching and law (with additional studies), travel and tourism, and museum curatorship, to name a few.

Admission Requirements

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

ENG4U required.

70%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

Grade 12 English required.

70%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

Grade 12 English required.

70%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

Grade 12 English required.

70%

If you’re a highly motivated student who wants knowledge and skills that will familiarize you with the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, this elite program is for you. Design your program to match your interests and career aspirations. From here, consider a master’s program, professional school (medicine, optometry, dentistry, occupational therapy, naturopathic medicine, law, MBA, pharmacy), or teaching (with additional studies).

Admission Requirements (with/without Thesis)

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

ENG4U, MHF4U, and two from SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U required. MCV4U strongly recommended.

80%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and two from Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, or Grade 12 Physics required. Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors strongly recommended.

80%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

80%

Course Requirements

Minimum Average

Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Calculus strongly recommended.

80%

Functional Knowledge

Investigating and understanding the roles of religion, language, and tradition in societies past and present
Determining and articulating the effects of historical peoples and events on modern cultures and practices
Applying thorough knowledge of the past to predict future behaviour and make recommendations for best practices in a variety of fields
Understanding the ways in which various social, cultural, and community groups interrelate
Appreciating the respective roles of various governmental, cultural, and social institutions
Understanding significant differences between groups, societies, religions, and cultures and using this knowledge to identify similarities and bridge differences in the workplace and elsewhere

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Explore Opportunities

Explore a selection of recommended opportunities for students in this program. Below you'll find many options – you don’t have to do everything on it or limit yourself to it. Engage in opportunities from each of the three categories to set yourself up for success.

First Year

Take required courses including Introduction to Greek Civilization and Introduction to Roman Civilization
Review degree course requirements
Enrol in a variety of language, culture and history courses to determine your core interests
Meet with an academic advisor such as the program coordinator or a faculty advisor
Receive peer mentorship from upper-year Greek and Roman Studies students

Middle Year

Take required courses and check in with academic advisor tomake sure you are on the right path
Look into completing a research project in final year HIP
Take a rotating topics course designed by a professor within the department
Begin taking courses in accordance with Certificate in Second Language Education
Seek out courses that offer field experience HIP
Start taking courses required as pre-requisites for graduate/professional school
Consider declaring a minor and/or specialization

Final Year

Meet with an academic advisor to go over graduation requirements
Complete all required courses for your degree
Apply to graduate through MyUWinsite Student Portal
Take a directed reading course to focus your education
Work with a faculty member on a research project or publication HIP
Complete required courses for Certificate in Second Language Education
Take a field work or practicum course to optimize your senior experience HIP

First Year

Explore available Greek and Roman Studies internships or field placements HIP
Apply for a co-curricular experience such as VIP HIP
Volunteer with local government, library, or museum
Investigate research opportunities as part of the Outstanding Scholars program HIP
Research student exchange opportunities for middle years HIP
Join a club like the Classics Club, UWSA, or Pre-Law Society
Participate in the Bystander Initiative workshop to gain skills that will help you be an effective and supportive ally to prevent sexual assault on campus

Middle Year

Join a professional association in your field such as the Classical Association of Canada
Attend the annual Greek and Roman Studies Undergraduate Conference
Participate in the UWill Discover undergraduate research conference HIP
Take part in a mock senate and think about joining the Debate Team to compete locally and internationally
Apply for student exchange HIP
Expand your skills by taking a summer, part-time or volunteer position
Look for a leadership role in a club or society

Final Year

Work as a teaching assistant HIP
Take the Archaeological Practicum to travel to Greece for an archaeological dig HIP
Run for a UWSA executive position
Conduct field research with faculty member
Become a tutor for Students Offering Support (SOS) HIP
Join the UWindsor Model NATO or Model United Nations

First Year

Create a list of things that you enjoy, areas in which you excel, and your skills
Meet with a career advisor in Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL) for help developing a plan for your future years
Consider a career assessment workshop or appointment to help you identify possible career paths
Get involved with a part-time job, volunteer opportunity, campus group, or research assistantship
Attend CDEL workshops to learn how to find a summer or part-time job and write a resumé and cover letter
Drop in to meet with one of CDEL's peer advisors to get answers to your career and job search questions

Middle Year

Research career fields and occupations with the help of a CDEL career advisor
Explore opportunities and meet employers through job fairs and employer networking events
Explore further educational opportunities by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair and researching admission requirements for programs you are interested in
Attend CDEL’s Using Social Media to Leverage Your Career workshop
Create a LinkedIn profile and have it critiqued
Take part in informational interviews and use resources like LinkedIn and Ten Thousand Coffees to meet people in your targeted profession
Search job postings to learn what skills, knowledge, and credentials you will need for potential careers

Final Year

If you are considering applying to graduate or professional school, be aware of early application deadlines
Meet with CDEL to prepare application documents like a resumé, cover letter, CV, or personal statement for jobs and Concurrent Education programs you are applying to
Attend an Interview Skills Workshop and Job Search Tips Workshop
Use InterviewStream to practice your interview skills online
Set up an in-person mock interview with a career advisor for professional school or job applications
Meet employers at the annual job fair in January
Compose a portfolio of relevant academic and work experience

HIP

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

A HIP is an enriching educational experience that can be life-changing and often includes learning outside of the classroom while encouraging meaningful interaction and collaboration.

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Career Planning

Intentional career planning will help you prepare for your next step after graduation. It is a fluid, dynamic, and continuous process, meaning you can move on or return to an earlier stage at any time. You can even work through simultaneous cycles, like one for your long-term dream job and another for a summer job.

Manage Your Career - 1. Asses Yourself - 2. Explore Careers - 3. Expand Skills - 4. Market Yourself - 5. Find a job

Build your Skills and Experience

Your UWindsor experience is more than attending classes. It is a combination of academics, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular involvement. By making the most of all three elements of your university experience, you will maximize your opportunities to build your skills, broaden your personal network, and clarify your long term academic and career goals.

Curriculum

Courses of study specific to each program

Co-Curriculum

Activities and experiences that complement coursework (Outstanding Scholars, peer mentoring, VIP)

Extracurriculum

Activities falling outside of the scope of set curriculum (Part-time job, clubs, volunteering, athletics

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Life After Graduation

“This program taught me to be an independent critical thinker and to articulate myself in speech and writing while always remaining attentive to detail. The faculty worked with me individually to ensure I could succeed beyond my undergraduate degree by providing me with enriching educational experiences both in the classroom and in Greece. The program prepared me to participate effectively in the modern Western world by guiding me through its philosophical, historical, and cultural origins.”

Jeffrey Masse –
BA (Honours) in Greek and Roman Studies with Minor in Philosophy [2016]

90.2%

Employment rate of graduates 2 years following degree completion
(OUGS Humanities, 2014)

Common Industries for Greek & Roman Studies Graduates

Academia: Advanced social research
Arts and culture
Business: Research and analysis, human resources
Education: Teaching, language teaching
Government: Multilingual positions
Immigration and community integration
Law and law enforcement
Media, marketing, journalism, and publishing
Research agencies: Public and private

Career Tracks^*

Administrative assistant
Archivist
Business advisor
Communications specialist
Conservator
Curator
Demographer
Documentarian
Editor
Historical consultant
Human resources manager
Industry instructor
Journalist
Language advisor
Law enforcement
Lawyer
Librarian
Marketing manager
Media analyst
Museum director
Professor
Public official
Public policy advisor
Public relations officer
Reporter
Research co-ordinator
Teacher
Translator

* Additional education and/or training required for some of the above careers.

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Admission Requirements (with/without Thesis)

Functional Knowledge

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Explore Opportunities

First Year

Middle Year

Final Year

First Year

Middle Year

Final Year

First Year

Middle Year

Final Year

High-Impact Practices (HIP)

Let's Talk About Greek & Roman Studies

Career Planning

Build your Skills and Experience

Curriculum

Co-Curriculum

Extracurriculum

Visit UWindsor

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Life After Graduation

Common Industries for Greek & Roman Studies Graduates

Career Tracks*

Let's Connect

Continue Exploring UWindsor

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3. Visit

4. Apply

5. You're In!

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