This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
Explore key episodes in Greek history and famous tales of the gods, popularized in modern books and movies like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, alongside the central discoveries of the Greek philosophers. Along the way, discover the methods and critical tools at the roots of the modern research university, and strategies for success in university and beyond.
This is an excellent course for students interested in the arts and humanities, including philosophy, classical studies, literature, and media studies, or for any student who wants to prepare for university in a fun and engaging course.
Dr. MICHAEL GRIFFIN, PhD, is Head of the department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and an Associate Professor of Greek Philosophy at UBC. He completed his undergraduate degree at UBC and his master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Oxford. Dr. Griffin is a former Professor-in-Residence at UBC and a recipient of the Killam Teaching Prize awarded to faculty in recognition of excellence in teaching.
To register
To register, add the available session to your cart. In your cart, select the applicable enrolment option. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Pay Deposit” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. Select “Pay Full Amount” if you wish to pay in full now.
Complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
Course format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm. You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
Cost details
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Fees per two-week course (including workshops)* |
Residence option |
Commuter option |
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International students |
$4,820 CAD |
$2,295 CAD |
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Canadian students (including Permanent Residents) |
$3,820 CAD |
$1,795 CAD |
*All fees are subject to change