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Classical Studies:

Area of Study

This section presents an overview of the type of knowledge you can acquire in this area of study and will allow you to compare it to other fields of study.

Ancient history
Ancient literature
Archeology
Art
Greek
Greek and roman civilization
Latin
Linguistics
Mythology
Philosophy
Religion

Employment Prospects in this Area of Study

The Job Futures website (http://www.jobfutures.ca) informs you of employment prospects for this area of study. It allows you to compare annual salaries and average unemployment rates of graduates of bachelor and graduate programs:

Undergraduate University (3-4 years)

Master's University (2 years)

Library and Records Science (M430)

Some Examples of Job Opportunities

Post-secondary education opens doors to various professions. Here are some examples of job opportunities that are presently on the market.

Consultant
Curator
Ethnolinguist
Museum guide
Professor
Research officer

Duties and Employment Requirements

A university diploma gives you access to a variety of professions grouped according to the National Occupational Classification System. This site has many employment opportunities linked to various fields of study. It provides a description of the main duties that correspond to those opportunities, as well as employment requirements.

Future Prospects for Professional Groups

Here is a list of future prospects for professions related to your studies. The following links found on the government website, Job Futures (http://www.jobfutures.ca), will allow you to verify the hourly wage, future provincial and local prospects, as well as the unemployment rate of occupational groups in Canada.

Gain Experience Related to Your Studies

The following organizations give you the opportunity to gain experience in the labor market related to your studies, whether in a volunteer or salaried position.

Archives
Conservatoires
Governments
Libraries
Museums
Private organizations
Publishing companies
Teaching establishments

You can also gain experience in the following work fields:

Administration
Archeology
Art
Critical analysis
Greek and Roman civilizations history
Language
Literature
Medieval and classical latin
Mythology
Philosophy
Religion
Research
Teaching
Writing

Volunteering

For more information and to find organizations providing volunteering opportunities, visit the following websites:

Experiential Learning Service: Experiential learning takes you out of the classroom to actively apply your university studies to real world situations, and in ways that benefit the community and non-profit organizations.

Volunteer Ottawa: Volunteer Ottawa is a bilingual agency committed to building the capacity of our community through strong leadership and quality services.

Go to ‘Volunteer Opportunities’;
Go to ‘By Agency’ to find, in alphabetical order, contact information such as address, telephone number, contact person, website and email, if available.
You can also search ‘By Interest’.

Directory of Ottawa Community Services: Community Information Centre of Ottawa has been providing information and referral services, in English and French, to individuals and professionals of Ottawa and the surrounding area.

United Way Ottawa: Community Directory: United Way/Centraide Ottawa is a leader in developing and supporting community solutions. We invest in areas where we can make a measurable difference towards building a strong, healthy, safe community for all.

Centraide Outaouais, Directory of Member-agencies: Centraide Outaouais mobilizes people and draws resources together to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable persons in society and help develop supportive, inclusive communities.
I-volunteer.ca is the first online placement website for volunteers of the Outaouais area. This website will allow people wanting to become a volunteer to easily find and contact Non-Profit organizations in the area.

Here are a few examples of organizations related to your program of study (Classical Studies) which can be found in the above websites.

Area of study: Classical Studies

English

Anglican Social Services - Centre 454
Bytown Museum
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation
Catholic Immigration Centre Ottawa
Christian Counselling Ottawa
City of Ottawa - 696 Streetcar Restoration Project
City of Ottawa - Pinhey's Point Historic Site
Home-Based Spiritual Care
Jewish Community Council of Ottawa
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa

French

CALACS francophone d'Ottawa (Centre d'aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel)
Centre catholique pour immigrants Ottawa
Centre Espoir Sophie (C.E.S)
Lieu historique de Pinhey’s point
Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada
Projet de restauration d’un tramway
Société du Musée canadien des civilisations (SMCC)
Soins spirituels à domicile

Where Are Our Graduates?

Here are the results of a survey that was carried out among University of Ottawa alumni, categorized by the type of position, field of work, and the sector of employment.

Potential Employers

The following is a list of employers who have hired students from this field of study:

Canada Capital Region

Professional Associations and Sites of Interest

Keep up to date on current events and professional associations related to your studies in order to stand out to employers. Beyond offering essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the following sites allow you to access resources and publications, and link to other sites of interest:

Job Search Websites

The following websites will help you to broaden your job search: