The Department of Classics was one of the longest established departments of the Faculty of Arts; in 1988 its remit was extended to include Archaeology.  It is responsible for running degrees in both Archaeology and Classics. To date, professional posts involving archaeological heritage within various Maltese government and private agencies and bodies are occupied by graduates of this department. We strive to maintain a highly respectable international profile with our academic members regularly participating in international conferences and publishing their research in academic journals and books.

The Department collaborates with Heritage Malta and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and supports the activities of the Malta Archaeological Society and of the Malta Classics Association.