Overview

About the Program

Western traditions of history, philosophy, science, religion, art, and literature draw their origins from the intellectual curiosity and colorful imagination of Greeks and Romans. Students in the Classics-English program at Colby College take courses in language, ancient history, Greek and Roman literature, archaeology, philosophy, and political science to gain an understanding of the people and cultures of classical civilizations. Students can concentrate on an extended period of classical history or focus on shorter periods in greater detail.

Students majoring in classics may concentrate in Greek literature, Latin literature, or a combination of both.

Students majoring in classical civilization do not have to take the ancient languages. Rather they focus on Greek and Roman literature (in English), drama, myth, ancient history, and courses in archaeology, classical art, religion, philosophy, politics, ancient science, and ancient medicine.

Our joint majors are designed for students whose interests range from the classical world to English literature and anthropology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Greek Myth and Literature

Myth and Magic

Heroes of the World

Greek and Roman Archaeology

Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece

Gladiators and Ghosts: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Rome

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterville, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Academic Records

Early Decision Agreement Form (required for Early Decision applicants only)

Language Proficiency Exam Results

Completed Financial Aid Application

Standardized test score results: Colby is a test optional institution. Students may choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with their application for admission. Self-reported SAT, ACT, and Subject Test scores are permitted. The College will accept standardized test scores submitted through one of the following means: (i) scores included on the Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application; (ii) scores sent to the admissions office via a PDF score report or from the testing agency; and/or (iii) scores submitted through the optional update form.

Additional recommendation letters

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

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year
Out-of-State

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69830 USD / year

≈ 69830 USD / year

Living costs

Waterville

United States

1106 - 1716 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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