The Bachelor’s in Ancient Mediterranean Studies at UNC Greensboro explores the civilizations, archaeology, languages, and literature of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Studying Ancient Mediterranean Studies helps students build strong communication and critical‑thinking skills. Through the program, students are prepared for for the workforce, as well as graduate programs in medicine, law, and other professional fields. Students may choose from four concentrations:
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Archaeology
- Classical Language and Literature
- Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
Bachelor’s in Ancient Mediterranean Studies PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
- Ancient Mediterranean Studies provides you with hands-on experience that deepens your understanding of ancient Greek and Latin culture and literature. Our program offers undergraduate research opportunities with faculty mentors, as well as opportunities to present at major academic conferences.
- Explore the classical world in person with a range of immersive study abroad experiences. Highlights include an archaeological field school on the Greek island of Kea and the faculty-led UNCG in Rome program.
- The Classical Society hosts an annual “Classics Day,” a fall tradition on campus that draws hundreds of students from local high schools to learn about ancient civilizations and compete in events.
- UNCG’s Bachelor’s in Ancient Mediterranean Studies is the largest undergraduate classical studies program in North Carolina
- The Department regularly sponsors online and in-person lectures from leading scholars of the study of the Ancient Mediterranean world.
- Fun fact: The study of the ancient Mediterranean world at UNCG has been a foundational discipline since the college first opened its doors in 1891. Then, all students studied Greek and Roman history and three years of Latin were required for graduation.
THE Ancient Mediterranean Studies STUDENT EXPERIENCE
- A hallmark of this program is the opportunity to participate in many organized study abroad programs in Greece, Rome, and more, under direct faculty guidance.
- Small class sizes lend to deep class discussion, personal attention, and mentoring.
- Students receive individualized advising and career counseling.
- The program offers a classical studies library and undergraduate study room, where students gather to study together and support each other.
- Take fascinating courses in mythology, cosmology, archaeology, ancient warfare, women in antiquity, and many more.
- You can join the UNCG Classical Society, a student group that celebrates the study of the ancient Mediterranean world.
“Our program gives them confidence, and when they come home, they are different. Their familiarity with the international world vastly shifts their perspectives academically and personally.”
– Dr. Joanna Murphy, Department Head of Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Archaeology
AFTER GRADUATIng with your Bachelor’s in Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies prepares students to enter the world and continue their education in graduate programs. Graduates have gone directly into the workforce in business, law, banking, the military, the clergy, teaching Latin, teaching English as a second language, retail management, higher education administration, real estate, and insurance. They have also enrolled it top graduate programs at universities including The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tufts University, Cornell University, University of Cincinnati, Colorado State University, University of Maryland, and the University of Georgia.
Potential Career Paths
- Museum Researcher
- Attorney
- Language Instructor
- Legislative Assistant
- Research Analyst
- Mediator
- Policy Analyst
- Community Organizer
- Government Relations
- Professor
“You get to do extra projects. You can make a normal course an honors course by pursuing smaller topics that interest you. It’s customized education that gives you some freedom.”
–Ethan Divon ’25, BA in Classical Studies
AFFILIATED MINORS for Ancient Mediterranean Studies Majors
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities.
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Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: College of Arts and Sciences
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, B.A.
Similar Degree Offerings
- Bachelor's in Ancient Mediterranean Studies - Classical Archaeology
- Bachelor's in Ancient Mediterranean Studies - Classical Civilization
- Bachelor's in Ancient Mediterranean Studies - Classical Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Ancient Mediterranean Studies - Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations
- Bachelor's in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Contact Us
Dr. Joanne M. Murphy
Department Head
Ancient Mediterranean Studies & Archaeology
jmmurph2@uncg.edu
336.256.0389