20 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

A major or minor in Brandeis University's International and Global Studies BA program, begins with an introductory course in international and global studies as well as three core courses in anthropology, political-economy, and international relations. 

The German Studies at Brandeis University opens the door to the rich literature, history and culture not only of this country but of Austria and Switzerland as well.

In the Latin American and Latino Studies programme at Brandeis University you will be encouraged to locate and delve into an area of particular interest to you. We encourage you to do research—from Boston to Belize to Brazil—and we’ll connect you with the right faculty member to do so.

The Economics major at Brandeis University provides a lens through which we can better understand and improve our world.

Russian Studies language courses at Brandeis University will enable you to explore a wide variety of cultural, literary, social and political aspects of Russia and other post-Soviet states. We also offer special events such as film series, lectures and Russian teas.

At the Anthropology programme from  Brandeis University you will acquire the concepts, theories and methods that will enable you to explore, describe and understand the human world in all its complexity. 

The Health: Science, Society and Policy program at Brandeis University is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that draws from three of the major strengths of Brandeis: the life sciences, the social sciences of health, and the health policy of the Heller School.

In the Psychology at Brandeis University you’ll study both basic and applied areas of the field. 

African and Afro-American Studies at Brandeis University thinkers have played a major role in defining the critical issues of our time, just as the cultures of Africans and their descendants have transformed the cultures of the Americas and the world. 

The European Cultural Studies Program (ECS) at Brandeis University offers students the opportunity to study English and continental literature in translation in conjunction with one or more related disciplines: fine arts, history, music, philosophy, politics, sociology and theater arts.

In the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) Program at Brandeis University you will explore the history, languages, religions and societies of the Middle East, as well as the ideas and ideals of Islam.

The Comparative Literature and Culture Program at Brandeis University engages the study of literatures and cultures within and across national boundaries. It comprises the comparative analysis of literary and cultural texts not only in relation to genres, forms, and movements, but within the larger context of social discourse and cultural practices.

The French and Francophone Studies program at Brandeis University teach you not only to express yourself clearly in written and oral French, but to appreciate and interpret the language and cultures of the French and Francophone world, both past and present.

The study of the peoples and cultures of Africa and the African diaspora has a long and dynamic history. So too does the Department of African and African American Studies (AAAS) at Brandeis University.

Near Eastern and Judaic Studies (NEJS) at Brandeis University offers a rich assortment of prisms through which to study Near Eastern and Judaic Studies.

The East Asian Studies at Brandeis University is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to give you broad yet intimate knowledge pf the history, politics, economics, art and literature of the major areas of East Asia. 

In the American Studies program at Brandeis University you’ll explore the experiences and values of the American people and consider how Americans have shaped and articulated their nation's character in art, film, music and other forms of cultural expression.

Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies major at Brandeis University is a locus of research, education, social engagement and activities that explore and expand our understanding of how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, culture, religion, ability and more. 

Politics program at Brandeis University is the study of the ideas, institutions, and histories that shape the way people organize themselves over time and across continents.

Sociology at Brandeis University will provide you with the theory and methods with which to grapple with these constructs and concerns—and to generate knowledge that makes a difference in the world.