This degree centers on the languages and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome, including authors such as Homer, Sophocles, Plato, Cicero, Vergil and Tacitus.
According to the page, the department is weighing changes to its bachelor's offerings. Interested students should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and anyone admitted to this sequence earlier than mid-2026 may complete it under the rules then in force.
It reflects both languages' long literary traditions and the lasting influence of Latin on modern thought.
Undergraduate students also complete general education requirements alongside the major, so the degree combines focused study with a broad academic foundation. Prospective applicants should consult the program page and the relevant school admissions pages for current requirements, deadlines and tuition, since those details are not given on the program page.
