Overview
Key facts
The intimate student-to-professor ratio at Mercer University creates a welcoming environment that allows for personal attention and discussion-based classes. Upon graduation, you will have gained invaluable skillsets such as:
- Appreciation of new cultures
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak Latin
- Investigate different worlds and how they pertain to society today
- Think critically and analyze texts
Designed for motivated students
The Classical Studies major challenges students to investigate and explore old worlds through classical literature. This requires a passion and appreciation for other cultures. If you are curious, passionate, and intrigued by different people-groups, viewpoints, and ideas, we invite you to study classical literature with other passionate students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epic, Lyric, and Tragedy
- Comedy and Satire
- Classical Studies Abroad
- The Ancient Mediterranean
- Special Introductory Topics in Classical Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History General Studies & Classics View 764 other Bachelors in General Studies & Classics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application: Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application.
- Standardized Test Scores: Submit your official SAT score(s) and/or ACT score(s), if your native language or language of instruction is English. Submit an official TOEFL score of at least 80 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5, if your native language or language of instruction is not English.
- Official School Transcript(s): Ask your school counselor to send us your official secondary school report(s) or high school transcript(s), translated in English. Upon admission, submit a course-by-course evaluation of transcript(s), including Grade Point Average, translated in English by World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny & Associates.
- Letter of Recommendation: We want to hear from one of your high school teachers or counselors about your work ethic, school engagement, academic achievement, and more, translated in English
Tuition Fee
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International
38746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38746 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
38746 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38746 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Macon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.