Classics

Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Classics programme allows you to concentrate in one of three fields: History, Literature, or Philosophy.

Dalhousie University ‘s Doctor of Philosophy in Classics  programme will offer you the chance to dive into ancient history, literature, philosophy, and art. Specialize in Greek and Roman studies, including ancient philosophy, and delve into unique late-antique and medieval topics. Alternatively, students may opt to explore Classical culture and its legacy in several other areas of interest distinctively cultivated by members of the Classics faculty, along with colleagues in Religious Studies and Arabic programmes. 

Careers

Possible careers include:

• Professor

• Museum Curator

• Archivist

Programme options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

Courses include: 

• Advanced Latin Seminar: Latin Literature

• Advanced Latin Seminar: War and Peace

• Advanced Latin Seminar: Human and Divine

• Advanced Latin Seminar: Myth and History

• Advanced Latin Seminar: Roman Poetry

• Boethius and Prosimetrum: Poetry and Prose in the Consolation of Philosophy.