Bachelor of Arts in Ancient and Medieval Studies Degree Program Guide

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This interdisciplinary program allows students to explore past societies in the pre-modern period. You can take courses in Anthropology, Classics, East Asian Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Scandinavian Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies to explore the peoples, places, and cultures of the Islamic world in the Golden Age, Greco-Roman antiquity and an emerging Europe, as well as ancient and medieval Africa, India and Asia.

Academic Requirements for Ancient and Medieval Studies Majors

General Requirements and Information
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 units to a maximum of 48 units at the senior level, chosen from a list of cross-listed courses. Consult the History, Classics, and Religion website for a current list of approved cross-listed courses
Course Requirements
  • INT D 205 - Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Studies
  • 6 units earned from 400-level courses are required
  • 6 units from your choice of language relevant to Ancient and Medieval Studies (Arabic, Classical Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Old Norse, or Sanskrit) are required
Additional Notes
  • Consult the program website for a current list of approved courses that meet the language requirement
  • Students may not count more than 12 units from any one course designation (i.e., HIST) toward the required credits for the major
  • Students are strongly encouraged to pursue temporal, geographic, and disciplinary diversity in their coursework

Academic Requirements for Ancient and Medieval Studies Minors

Minor Requirements
  •  A minimum of 18 units at the senior level chosen from a list of cross-listed courses, including:
    • 3 units in INT D 205
    • 3 units at the 400-level
  • Consult the program website for a current list of approved cross-listed courses

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

What kinds of courses can Ancient and Medieval Studies students take?

  • INT D 205 - Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Studies
  • HIST 207 - From Constantine to the Cathedral: Europe in the Middle Ages
  • HIST 243 - The Golden Age of Islam: History of the Muslim World to the 16th Century
  • HIST 246 - Africa from Medieval to Modern Times
  • HIST 313 - Medieval and Early Imperial Russia
  • HIST 386 - History of Science in Ancient and Classical India
  • HIST 403 - Topics in Medieval European History.

What kinds of careers can you pursue with an Ancient and Medieval Studies degree?

There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with an Ancient and Medieval Studies degree. From cultural advocacy to education, graduates are equipped with strong communication, research and critical thinking skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.

  • Educational Consultant and Curriculum Designer
  • Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
  • Museum Curator
  • Archivist and Conservator
  • Writer
  • Researcher
  • Cultural Resource Specialist
  • Heritage Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Diplomat or Foreign Service Officer
  • Cultural Affairs Specialist
  • Librarian
  • Cultural Property Specialist
  • +More!

Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!

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