Classics - Bachelor [4 Years]
$83,876 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Classics

  • The major program is designed to afford access to the achievements of Greek and Roman antiquity through mastery of the ancient languages.
  • The Department offers majors in Greek, in Latin, and in Classics, which is a combination of the two languages in any proportion as long as no fewer than two semester courses are taken in either.
  • Upon graduation, a major in the Classics Department should be able to :

    • read Classical texts within their cultural and historical settings (Roman texts for Latin majors, Greek texts for Greek majors, and both for Classics majors);
    • read texts critically and analyze them closely;
    • write clearly and persuasively;
    • conduct basic research necessary for the study of the Classical world;
    • pursue graduate work in classics or a career in teaching Latin and/or Greek at the secondary school level

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $76800 $76800 $76800 $76800
Health Insurance $2616 $2616 $2616 $2616
Books and supply $1000 $1000 $1000 $1000
Miscellaneous expenses $3000 $3000 $3000 $3000
Other Fees $460 $460 $460 $460
Total Fees $83876 $83876 $83876 $83876

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is required before enrolling at Amherst College.
  • 3 Recommendations.
  • Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT 

Indian Eligibility:

  • For international applicants required to submit evidence of English language proficiency,  requires the following test scores: TOEFL, IELTS.