BA/BS in Ancient Studies at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada is a bachelor's degree programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,301 per credit (CAD 920 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Local tuition: CAD 920 / credit
International tuition: CAD 3,301 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Studies at Saint Mary's University examines the ancient Mediterranean world, covering the social history, archaeology, art, and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome alongside Near Eastern societies. Students develop critical thinking and writing skills through courses such as Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome, Bloody Caesars: Roman History II, and Pompeii. A distinctive component is a field studies placement at the Roman imperial villa site of San Felice in Puglia, Italy, where students practise archaeological techniques including excavation and artifact analysis. The program can be taken as a major or combined with another discipline and is offered on Saint Mary's University's Halifax campus. It suits students interested in classical civilizations, archaeology, and ancient history, preparing graduates for further study or careers in museums, heritage, archaeology, and cultural sectors requiring research and analytical skills grounded in the ancient world.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Saint Mary's admits directly from Canadian high school for the Ancient Studies BA, following the university's general Bachelor of Arts requirements rather than a program-specific list: a minimum 70% average with no individual mark below 60%, English 12 academic (or the provincial equivalent, e.g. English 4U in Ontario, English Language Arts 30-1 in Alberta), and four further academic Grade 12 courses; a 70% average across five Grade 11 courses qualifies for early admission. Applicants educated outside an English-language system must meet Saint Mary's English proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (IELTS Online Indicator accepted), TOEFL iBT 83 with no band below 20 (post-January-2026 scale: 4.5 listening, no other band below 4.0), Duolingo English Test 115 with no sub-score below 95, PTE Academic 58, CAEL 60 with no band below 50, Cambridge English 176.
