Bachelor in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $60,800 per year..

This programme is designed for students interested in ancient civilizations of the Near East, Greece, and Rome. It combines study of languages, literature, history, philosophy, and archaeology. Students engage with both traditional and innovative courses, including digital history and classical themes in film. The curriculum includes study abroad opportunities in Athens, Florence, Populonia, and Córdoba.

Focus areas include Greek and Roman history, Classical archaeology, Ancient world in film and literature, The ancient economy, History done digitally, Religions of the ancient world.

The major requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across language study, core courses, and electives. Students complete coursework in Greek and Latin, classical civilizations, and specialized topics, with options for study abroad and independent research.

Graduates pursue careers in education, law, finance, marketing, project management, and consulting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Admission requires submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. International students must also provide English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 44% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.