Why Study Classics?
Classics gives you a strong skill set without channeling you into any fixed career track. The combination of interdisciplinary training, an emphasis on rigorous analysis, and a broad perspective on human experiences makes Classics students competitive in many different careers. Classics can take you into a variety of fields, including Law, Politics, Business, Education, and Health Sciences.
Classics is Interdisciplinary
- We offer a full range of courses in Greek and Roman language, literature, art and archaeology.
- Study of the Greek and Roman world also includes history, religion, philosophy, women’s and gender studies, dramatic arts, and much more.
Classics is Rigorous
- We expect a lot. Our faculty are willing to invest as much time in students as they’re willing to invest in turn.
- Students who succeed in our courses hone their skills for analyzing in-depth materials, logical argument formation, and concise communication.
Classics Provides Perspective
- Much of what we experience originates in the ancient Greek and Roman world, from the architectural elements of our campus buildings to big ideas like athletics, philosophy, law, and democracy.
- Studying classics gives students a foundation upon which to identify roots of our society today.
- The Olympics today are a far cry from the original footraces held in Greece – imagine what else has progressed so far!
Majors and Minors
We offer a B.A. in Classics with five different concentrations:
- Combined Greek & Latin Language
- Greek Language
- Latin Language
- Classical Archaeology – art, architecture, archaeology of the ancient world
- Classical Civilization – broad familiarity with the Ancient Greek and Roman World
We offer the following minors:
- Greek Language
- Latin Language
- Classical Humanities – intro to ancient civilization, no language requirement
More Information
To discuss any of our majors, minors, or
courses, contact:
Prof. Janet Downie
Director of Undergraduate Studies
jdownie@email.unc.edu
919-962-5009
Department of Classics
212 Murphey Hall, CB#3145
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3145
919-962-7191
classics.unc.edu