Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Studies

As a Laurier Arts student, you can create a personalized academic journey that fits your passions. Concentrate on a single field of study or combine two. Add a minor area of specialization or one of our many program options. Apply for a co-op or an international volunteer placement, and consider studying abroad for a term. Experience the world through Arts.
Arts courses provide opportunities for you to develop important workplace skills, whether you are working towards a career in business, education or the non-profit sector. Youll learn to challenge assumptions, communicate effectively, think critically and work cooperatively. Most importantly, youll be able to put ideas and issues into local, global and historical perspectives.

The Ancient Studies program examines early world civilizations. Through the study of history, politics, economics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art, students will learn how these civilizations laid some of the foundations of today's world. Graduates will be well prepared for careers in the law, teaching, the fine arts and business as well as graduate study in a wide range of disciplines. Individual courses as well as the joint program will be of particular interest to students in English, Languages & Literatures, Political Science, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Religion & Culture, and Business & Economics.

Minimum admission range: low 70s
Competitive admission range based on last year's admitted students: low 80s
English at 60%
You must submit transcripts from your homeschool program and a second assessment from one of the following:
SAT subject results,
ACT subject results,
AP exams,
University/college courses, or
Grade 12 curriculum transcripts.
Admission is based on your top six 4U and 4M courses. For some programs, your required courses are calculated in your admission average (see your program page).
A 4U English at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
All required courses listed in your program's admission requirements must be at a minimum of 60% (or higher for some programs).
IELTS Academic or IELTS Online score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
Internet-based testing (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition): an overall score of 83 or higher with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
Paper-based testing: 560 overall.