Bachelor's in Ancient Mediterranean Studies - Classical Archaeology

The Classical Archaeology concentration within UNC Greensboro’s B.A. in Ancient Mediterranean Studies invites you to explore the material culture of ancient Greece and Rome through the study of archaeological artifacts, fieldwork, and historical context. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of these civilization-defining societies and how their cultural, artistic, and social practices shaped the world we live in today. Along with robust knowledge of ancient Greece and Rome through an archaeological lens, you’ll also build important career skills in critical thinking, analysis, communication, intercultural competency, and much more. 

Bachelor of Arts 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 classical Archaeology 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.

AFTER GRADUATIng with your B.A. in Ancient Mediterranean Studies – Classical Archaeology Degree

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