Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

    Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 35,829 / Total
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

    About

    Learn about the culture, history, and mythology of the ancient Mediterranean world, explore world religions in a comparative context, and investigate the history and material culture of the ancient Near East and ancient Egypt.

    Why this program?

    • Feel welcomed in a friendly department with small class sizes and outstanding teaching faculty
    • Explore the full complexity and scope of human civilizations in and around the ancient Mediterranean and Near East with interdisciplinary courses and the opportunity to study ancient languages.
    • Get involved with archaeological fieldwork in the Mediterranean.
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    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English-language requirements

    English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

    General admission requirements

    • Graduation from high school
    • Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
    • At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

    UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

    Degree-specific requirements: Arts

    Grade 12
    • A Grade 12 English

    Related courses

    The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

    • Language Arts
    • Mathematics and Computation
    • Second Languages
    • Social Studies
    • Visual and Performing Arts

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,829 / total

    Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies

    University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia

    Canada

    Canada, Vancouver