Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies University of Ottawa

Overview

The Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa provides a comprehensive exploration of the transitional period between Antiquity and the Middle Ages. This collaborative programme allows students to specialise in Late Antiquity while engaging with multidisciplinary research methods across the Faculty of Arts. Graduates develop the critical expertise required to pursue doctoral research or high-level roles in government and cultural organisations.

Why Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies at the University of Ottawa?

The University of Ottawa is ranked among the top research universities in Canada, offering a vibrant academic environment in the heart of the nation's capital. Students benefit from the Faculty of Arts' specialised research centres and the extensive resources of the Morisset Library. The programme is unique for its focus on Late Antiquity (A.D. 200-700) and the opportunity to study ancient languages such as Coptic, Syriac, and Ethiopic alongside Latin and Greek. This interdisciplinary approach ensures a robust foundation in both historical and literary analysis.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 9721 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2844 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Scholarly Research and Methodology
• Latin Chronicle Tradition
• Late Roman Historiography
• Latin Palaeography
• The City in Late Antiquity
• Rome and the East
• Pagans and Christians in the Later Roman Empire
• Late Antique Literature
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies Research Methods and Tools

Careers with Classical Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for advanced academic careers through doctoral studies in Classics or Medieval history. Beyond academia, the skills acquired in detailed research, coherent argumentation, and academic writing are highly valued in the public sector. Many former students have successfully secured positions within local and federal government departments. The training provided is also applicable to roles in heritage management, archival research, and cultural policy development.