10 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Islamic Civilization and Societies program from Boston College offers major and minor courses of study. Admission to the major is by application during the sophomore year. Admission to the minor is through submission of an acceptable program of courses.

The focus of the Linguistics program from Boston College does not lie alone in the acquisition of language skills, but rather in learning to analyze linguistic phenomena with a view toward making significant generalizations about the nature of language.

The Classical Studies department at Boston College offers courses at all levels, both in the original languages and in English, for majors and non-majors alike. It makes no assumptions about a student's prior experience, and looks to provide access to the ancient world to as many people as possible, in whatever form serves them best.

As an English major at Boston College you’ll become deeply familiar with major developments in British, American, Anglophone, and Multicultural Literatures, choosing courses that explore issues fundamental to the human condition through multiple periods, cultures, and approaches.

Focusing on a broad liberal arts discipline, the undergraduate Program in Theology at Boston College encourages and guides inquiries into life's most meaningful issues.

A French Studies major at Boston College assures exceptional competence in French, allowing students to work extensively and closely with literary and cultural artifacts that language makes possible. 

Experience the best of Boston College’s esteemed Liberal Arts tradition with an added focus on acquiring in-demand, employer-aligned skills. This Applied Liberal Arts program prepares students to thrive as well-rounded, thoughtful leaders in a diverse, global society.

Why study history?  Simply put, studying history is important in order to fully understand the complexities of this modern globalized world. Going far beyond the simple memorization of dates and events, students of History at Boston College develop critical thinking skills, learn to write persuasively, and increase their cultural awareness.

The Philosophy major at Boston College is designed to ground students in the core classical issues of philosophy and to give them the ability to engage with significant areas of contemporary concern in a way that moves forward our communal conversation and the path toward answers and solutions. 

The major in Russian from Boston College provides rigorous training in Russian language, literature and culture.