Overview

Majors in the Classical and Mediterranean Studies program of Vanderbilt University are introduced to the distinctive geography and history of the entire region but choose their courses in one of three tracks. These tracks have shared content but offer different viewpoints and training. Majors who expect to apply for graduate study should work closely with an adviser to devise an appropriate curriculum.

Students who pursue Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures investigate one or more ancient to medieval cultural tradition in the Greco-Roman and Near Eastern spheres through the study of original texts and their historical setting, such as Greek tragedy, Latin oratory, Hebrew scripture, the Qur’an, or early French romance.

Students who pursue Mediterranean Archaeology explore human diversity and experience from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages through the study of material and visual culture. They learn to read textual sources while acquiring the skills of archaeological and art-historical research.

Students who pursue Mediterranean Studies, the most flexible track for a broad range of interests, can choose to engage with a variety of ancient, medieval, or modern topics through focused or comparative study.

Learning Outcomes

Students who major in Classical and Mediterranean Studies are unlimited in their post-undergraduate opportunities. Our program has traditionally provided a thorough preparation for the rigor of medical and law schools. But our students have entered every possible type of career, often seemingly far removed from their major, from medical illustration to journalism to accounting. The linguistic, analytical, and interpretive skills taught and refined in studying the classics are useful in all areas of life; and classics students, having explored the ever-changing world of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and their neighbors, are fully able to adapt to the ever-changing world in which we live today. In addition, a few of our majors have entered teaching and thus relieved the national shortage of Latin teachers, and others have gone on to graduate studies in classics, archaeology, or anthropology, as well as other areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek

The Greek Orators

Latin

The Writings of Caesar

Greek Civilization

Roman Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, 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

All required parts of the Coalition Application or Common Application

$50 nonrefundable application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students

Official high school transcript

Counselor letter of recommendation

Two academic teacher letters of recommendation

Optional for students applying for fall entry: SAT or ACT scores

International applicants will be prompted to complete an international section of the Common Application

Official results of the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test if applicable

A completed College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, if applicable

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67934 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67934 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

67934 USD / year

≈ 67934 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Nashville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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