Overview

Courses on the Classical Studies program from Boston College at the intermediate level in Latin and Greek are taught every semester. At the advanced level two courses in Latin authors and one course in a Greek author are typically offered each term. These can sometimes be supplemented by independent projects, depending on faculty availability to supervise them. In the area of civilization courses, i.e., those whose reading is in English translation, four or five are usually taught each term.

Learning Outcomes

Classics majors are expected to develop mastery in three broad areas:

Linguistic knowledge and skills: Students will possess advanced proficiency in at least one ancient language (Greek or Latin) and, preferably, intermediate proficiency in the other.
Critical and interpretative skills: Students will be able to analyze critical or interpretative paper and compose interpretative arguments that pursue a thesis and engage with both primary and secondary materials.
Knowledge of the ancient world: Students will exhibit competence in at least two major content areas: a) techniques of literary analysis; b) techniques of artistic analysis; c) the broad outlines of ancient political history, Greek or Roman; d) special problems in ancient social and/or cultural history, e.g. law, religion, philosophy, economy, gender studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Mythology
Greek Civilization
Greek History
Art and Archaeology of Homer and Troy
Art and Myth in Ancient Greece
Culture of Athenian Democracy
Drama and Society in Ancient Greece
Greeks and Barbarians
Death and Dying in Ancient Greece
Dangerous Women in Classical Literature
The City of Rome
Roman History
Roman Spectacles
Roman Religion
Roman Law and Family
Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Rome

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, 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

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standardized Testing

International applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores.

Curriculum Evaluation

All students are required to submit an official high/secondary school transcript.

Supporting Materials

The School Report and Counselor Recommendation Form

Teacher Evaluations

Application Fee

English Proficiency

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72180 USD/year

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72180 USD/year

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