Overview

Description

As a discipline it explores the earliest and arguably most far-reaching example of the globalization of culture with a varied and complex set of research tools.

Classics at Northwestern University offers a new model of classical studies for the 21st century. We offer a range of beginner to advanced courses, all of which provide stimulating and demanding material and develop skills in writing, critical analysis, and the exploration of other cultures. Classics has consistently been on the forefront of innovation in the curriculum from participating in selective interdisciplinary undergraduate programs to spearheading in the humanities.

Classics majors may pursue a concentration in Latin, Greek, or both languages. For a Classics minor, students may choose a concentration with readings in Latin or in Greek or a classical studies concentration with sources in English translation only.

Beyond coursework, we place great emphasis on research skills in seminars and research opportunities, making Classics very active in the university-wide initiative to enrich undergraduate experience in research. We also strongly encourage students to undertake in Rome or Athens for a summer, a term, or the academic year.

The Classics department has a lively culture of specifically designed to offer undergraduate students unique opportunities for friendship and learning outside the classroom. To this end, we lead initiatives for our students to explore Chicago’s specific ties with antiquity, by attending performances, visiting museums, and exploring architecture.

Our students are well prepared to succeed after college. Training in Classics plays a vital role in many professional trajectories after Northwestern. We are delighted when our students continue professional studies in Classics after graduation, but we are just as delighted to hear from alumni now engaged in studying law or medicine—or working for a clean energy consultancy, engaging in client diplomacy for an investment management company, or pursuing an advanced degree in art history, computer science, or paleontology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

What Makes a Classic?

Roman History and Culture

Oral Poetry from Homer to Hip-Hop

The Rise of Rome through Legends and Objects

Comedy and Culture Wars in Antiquity
Beliefs, Practice, Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

QuestBridge Applicant: September 26
Early Decision Applicant: November 1
Regular Decision Applicant: January 2
Transfer Applicant: March 15

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, 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

Common Application or Coalition Application*
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores
While there is no minimum score required by Northwestern, competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and typically score in the high range on all sections of the exams we accept.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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