This program is part of the Faculty of Arts, known for its diverse curriculum preparing students for careers in different sectors. Through Arts Work Experience (AWE) undergraduate students develop and integrate the skills gained in the classroom with full-time, paid work experience. Academic faculty/school: Faculty of Arts. This program offers an interdisciplinary study of ancient and medieval civilizations.

Career options in fields such as museum and heritage management, archival work, education (teaching history), research, library science, cultural resource management, and potentially roles in media or cultural organizations related to ancient and medieval periods. The Arts Work Experience (AWE) can enhance career prospects.

The University of Alberta, North Campus is a top 100 university in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) and #6 in the world for global impact (Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024). The North campus is the University's largest and most historic campus, located near the heart of the city of Edmonton. The program is within the Faculty of Arts, which offers a diverse curriculum and the Arts Work Experience (AWE) program.