Classical Studies BA (International Honours) at University of St Andrews

Joint four-year BA (International Honours) delivered by the University of St Andrews School of Classics and the Department of Classical Studies at the College of William & Mary, with two years at each institution. Students choose either a Greek and Latin pathway or an Ancient History and Archaeology pathway.

Department: School of Classics  |  Duration: Four years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Required modules are taken at both institutions in years one and two. The Ancient History and Archaeology pathway includes Ancient Empires and Cities and communities in the ancient Mediterranean; the Greek and Latin pathway offers Latin or Greek from beginner level (for example Elementary Latin 1 and 2). Final-year work includes an independent research project.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly pursue careers in cultural resource management, foreign service, journalism, law and politics, and the degree provides access to postgraduate study in North America and the UK.

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