Overview

Classics majors work closely with individual professors in their areas of expertise, often in small classes, and have many opportunities for independent research and travel. At Cornell University, the rigorous analytical training characteristic of a Classics degree helps to develop skills that are valued in a wide variety of careers, as well as giving students a firm foundation for understanding the history of Western culture.

With a minor in classics, you’ll conduct your own odyssey through the ancient Mediterranean world by taking any five coherent classics courses (above 1000-level) from one of four different tracks, acquiring proficiency in either Greek or Latin along the way: Classical literature; Ancient history (with emphasis on either Greek or Roman); Ancient philosophy; Classical art and archaeology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek Mythology

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Magic and Witchcraft
Greco-Roman World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71266 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
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In-State

71266 USD / year

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Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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