Overview

Ancient Studies is offered by Saint Olaf College. Learning classical languages is not only fun and exciting; it also improves students’ verbal and analytical skills and gives them tools for studying the past and evaluating the present.

Key Facts

Courses in ancient and medieval literature, history, philosophy, religion, political science, fine arts, and archaeology offer fascinating ways to explore the humanities, both on campus and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender & Sexuality in the Ancient World

Middle East & Europe to 1500

Ancient Greece

Lucretius & Latin Poetry

Confucius, Buddha, & Socrates

Myth, Reason, & the Death of the Gods

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Heroes, Gods, & Monsters

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

Ancient History View 95 other Bachelors in Ancient History in United States

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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 or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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