UGA Classics explores the ancient Mediterranean from Troy to Augustine, on campus and abroad. Our faculty research and teach Classical Greek and Latin language and literature, alongside the history and archaeology of Greece and Rome's multicultural environment, including Egypt, the Near East, Anatolia, and India. Classics considers not only ancient contexts, but also how the past and present inform one another. This involves studying the reception of Classical Antiquity in literature and art, as well as comparisons between ancient and modern issues such as climate change, globalization and isolationism, and the displacement of people and ideas. Pursuing an A.B., Minor, or M.A. degree in Classics promotes the development of sharp analytical and critical thinking skills, including ethical systems, along with a comprehensive understanding of language and an appreciation for art and cultural heritage. Research and writing skills are paramount, but students also develop skills in novel and emergent technologies that include AI literacy and Data Analytics. With more than one hundred fifty majors, minors, and graduate students, UGA has one of the most successful Classics programs in North America. Current and former students have shared how Classics contributes to Student Success for careers in diverse fields, such as advertising, marketing, data analytics, teaching, law, public policy, and medicine. National Leaders The MLA recently named UGA Classics as the #1 department in the United States for Latin. The pedagogic and research aim of the department is far-reaching. Our study abroad opportunities in Rome, Croatia, and throughout Europe offer hands-on learning at sites and museums that span more than 2,000 years of history. UGA Classics in Rome has educated students in Greece and Italy since 1970 as a founding study abroad program at UGA with UGA Cortona. Programs led and taught by Classics faculty take students of all UGA colleges and major programs to Greece, Italy, and throughout Europe and the UK to explore Classical antiquity and its reception. These enriching programs satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement and offer great opportunities to add a Classics Major or Classical Culture Minor and to gain valuable career-building skills. Preparing You for What Comes Next The study of Classics, a rigorous academic program, provides future-ready skills to enhance careers in computer science; management information systems; finance and financial planning; engineering; statistics; publishing; biology; biochemistry; international affairs; political science; law; and training for careers in teaching; archaeology; historic preservation; museum and art information. Pursuing a degree in Classics promotes the development of sharp analytical and critical thinking skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of language and an appreciation for art and culture. Research and writing skills are also paramount. Visit career.uga.edu What can I do with a major in Classics? for a listing of career paths open to Classics graduates who acquire essential skills and abilities in Research; Critical Thinking; Communication; Teamwork/Collaboration and Global/Intercultural Fluency Undergraduate Program Graduate Program
