Program Overview

University of California Santa Barbara

Classics - BA - Greek and Roman Culture Emphasis

General Program Information

The Classics emphasis in Greek & Roman Culture is a Bachelor's Degree program that encourages students to pursue in-depth study of various clusters of interdisciplinary subjects pertaining to the Classical world. These subjects include literary traditions and representations, politics and society, material culture, and intellectual life.

Program Description

As a student completing the Classics emphasis in Greek & Roman Culture, you'll be encouraged to pursue in-depth study of one of various clusters of interdisciplinary subjects pertaining to the Classical world: literary traditions and representations, politics and society, material culture, and intellectual life. A breadth requirement in Comparative Ancient & Classical Cultures facilitates cross-cultural comparison with pre-modern civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East, or South or East Asia. A minimum of one year of Greek or Latin is required. This emphasis is ideal if you have interdisciplinary interests and are seeking a strong, liberal arts degree with a modern, global perspective on the Classical world.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for the program are outlined in the Classics-BA.pdf document.

Program Requirements

Requirements for the Classics Major, Greek & Roman Culture Emphasis, can be found in the Classics Major, Greek & Roman Culture Emphasis (2025).pdf document.

Featured Courses

• CLASS40 - Greek Mythology
• CLASS102 - Understanding Greek Tragedy
• CLASS170 - Pompeii
• CLASS140 - Slavery and Freedom in the Ancient World
• CLASS106 - Ancient Magic and Modern Revivals
• CLASS145 - Ciceros Toughest Trials

Graduate and Professional Pathways

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Law
• Business
• Journalism
• Classics
• Medicine

Program Highlights

• Our Department is hugely versatile: as a Classics student at UCSB, you can study sports or philosophy, poetry or economics
• Classics majors perform better than any other majors on GRE, MCAT, and LSAT exams

Related Disciplines

The program is related to the following disciplines:

• Religious studies
• Global Studies
• Anthropology
• Art
• Theater and Dance

Associated Interests

The program may be of interest to students who are passionate about:

• Social justice
• Queer theory
• Gender
• Rhetoric
• Digital Humanities