Classics
What can I do with my degree in Classics?
About the program
As a Classics student, you study different aspects of ancient Greece and Rome. Concordia’s Classics programs provide an integrated and interdisciplinary environment that combines archaeology, ancient Greek and Latin, history, mythology, and literature. These programs present the experience of classical civilizations as part of a continuum of human experience that includes 21st-century cultures.
For the latest information on programs, visit the Classics program.
Skills developed
As a student in Classics, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills listed in below. Your transferrable skills can be applied to many different jobs and situations that go beyond this field.
- Compare interpretations
- Conduct field studies
- Creativity
- Computer skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Curiosity
- Examine evidence
- Fundraising skills
- Good grasp of historical events and current affairs
- Interest in other cultures
- Intellectual rigor
- Knowledge of the structure & function of language
- Research skills
- Understand the thoughts and ideas of people from other times and places and explain these ideas in modern terms with relevant historical context
- Openness and flexibility
- Communicate ideas clearly by listening carefully and responding effectively
- Read critically
- Write technical reports and essay
- Explain complex concepts and theories to others
- Interact with others and build professional relationships
- Speak publically
- Debate, persuade, mediate and present your thoughts and opinions to others
- Manage tasks and meet deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Influence and persuade
- Make decisions and use sound judgement
- Delegate
- Manage conflict
- Give and receive feedback
- Lead and follow
- Negotiate
- Conduct research, analyze and evaluate information to make a good judgement or conclusion
- Understand complex problems and identify solutions
- Architectural firms
- Archives
- Art councils
- Art galleries
- Broadcasting industry
- Colleges and universities
- Community services
- Culture and heritage centres
- Educational institutions
- Entertainment companies
- Film industry
- Government (Federal, provincial and municipal)
- Historical renovation agencies
- Historical societies
- Language schools
- Libraries
- Museums parks/Historic sites
- Public interest groups
- Publishing companies
- Religious institutions
- Research centres
- Social service organizations
- Translation bureaus
- Travel and tourism agencies
What jobs can a Bachelor’s degree in Classics lead to?
Please note that many positions listed below may require related extra-curricular activities, volunteer or work experience.
For details on these job titles, main duties and employment requirements visit Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC).
- Art appraiser
- Art gallery assistant
- Art specialist/advisor
- Assistant curator
- Auction house cataloguer
- Auctioneer
- Consultant
- Conservator – Museum
- Event planner
- Exhibit assistant
- Fundraiser
- Gallery sales representative
- Heritage interpreter/advisor
- Historical site interpreter
- Museum educator
- Museum technician/interpreter/guide
- Museum development & fundraising coordinator
- Project officer/coordinator
- Tourism officer
- Case worker
- Community organizer
- Cultural analyst
- Program director/planner/coordinator
- Development associate
- Program advisor
- Program coordinator
- Undergraduate program assistant
- Research associate/Assistant
- Language instructor
- Student services administrator
- Education and public programming officer
- Funding officer
- Heritage policy specialist
- Cultural heritage consultant
- Government agency worker
- Archive assistant
- Publishing consultant
- Biographer
- Chronicler
- Critic
- Editorial assistant
- Grant writer
- Journalist
- Communications officer
- Media correspondent
- Researcher
- Reporter
- Speech writer
- Writer/editor
- Public relations representative
- Sales representative
- Assistant manager
- Account manager
- Marketing analyst
Jobs and career possibilities with a Master's and PhD in Classics
The job titles listed below are examples of careers requiring further education such as an MA or PhD degree, a second bachelor degree, a certificate or a graduate diploma and relevant work experience.
For details on these job titles, main duties and employment requirements visit Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC).
- Archivist
- Archive manager
- Archeologist
- Historian
- Artist
- Art dealer
- History/Classical language teacher
- Archivist
- College teacher
- Curator
- Diplomat
- Entrepreneur
- Legislative aide
- Lawyer
- Librarian – Information specialist
- Linguist
- Mediator
- Museum manager
- Non-profit organization director
- Political advisor/consultant
- Psychologist
- Publisher
- University professor
- Researcher
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Search for jobs
Browse the websites below to find jobs available in Quebec and Canada related to your field of study. You can also search the CAPS online job bank or find employers in Canada that hire new graduates in your field.
Book an appointment
To get help with your career exploration and goal setting, book an appointment with a career counsellor. For job search tips on finding the job you want, book an appointment with a career advisor.
To book an appointment with either professional, please call 514-848-2424 ext. 7345
*Only current Concordia students and recent alumni can access this service
Networking and professional associations
Connect with professionals in the field and professional associations to find out what a day in your career of choice looks like. Professional associations websites also provide useful career descriptions and job hunting tips, and sometimes list job openings and potential employers. You can also attend one of our career workshops, career fairs or career panels to get a head start.
