BA Classics at New York University

The Department of Classics explores all aspects of the Greek and Roman worlds, including their languages and literatures, art and archaeology, history, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, and law. We also feature courses on comparative studies of the ancient world beyond the Mediterranean, and the modern reception and transformation of classical literature, art, and philosophy.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

This major requires ten 4-credit courses completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as follows: two years of both college-level Ancient (not Modern) Greek and Latin through the Intermediate II level (CLASS-UA 10 Intermediate Greek: Homer and CLASS-UA 6 Intermediate Latin: Virgil, respectively, or the equivalent; eight courses/32 credits) and at least one advanced course in both Ancient Greek and Latin or two advanced courses in either one of these languages (two courses/8 credits). Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry.

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