11 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

What can you do with a degree in Classical Studies from College of William & Mary? Honestly - what can't you do with a degree in Classical Studies? 

The Hispanic Studies curriculum includes studies of Spanish, Latin American and U.S. Latino/a cultural production. At College of William & Mary, we don't limit ourselves to the traditional literature and language curriculum. Fluency is best gained when you take a look at a wide variety of cultural products: literature, film, art, popular culture and journalism.

Many Japanese Studies students enter College of William & Mary with some curiosity about Japan and perhaps some familiarity with Japanese pop culture products, such as anime, manga, and games. 

It is offer a bachelor degree in Philosophy at the College of William & Mary. Philosophy lies at the very heart of a sound liberal arts education, and it provides a strong foundation for professions in which analysis and argumentation are particularly advantageous. 

The History program at the College of William & Mary prepares students for informed citizenship in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. 

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program at the College of William & Mary encourages the interdisciplinary study of Europe between 300 CE and 1700 CE.  Capturing the values, practices, and contexts of subjects in these centuries is challenging, not least because of their distance from us. 

You may major or minor in Chinese Studies at College of William & Mary. Many of the students combine a major in Chinese with a major in another field, such as International Relations, English, Government or the sciences. 

The students in the French and Francophone Studies program from College of William & Mary gain the language skills and cultural understanding necessary to confidently navigate the French-speaking world.

Religious Studies majors at the College of William & Mary are familiar with Eastern and Western Religions and theories of religion, and they can discuss them critically. They understand how religions are studied and the theories behind the research methods.

Linguistics faculty members at the College of William & Mary offer a wide range of courses leading to an undergraduate major and minor in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Linguistics. 

Are you thinking of declaring a major in English at the College of William & Mary? Most of the students report that they choose English because they love reading and talking about literature. In our department, we offer courses that speak to almost any literary interest, from the Old English poem Beowulf to American indigenous literatures.