Bachelor in Ancient Studies/Civilization (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $60,800..

Students read and analyze ancient texts in Latin and Greek while studying cultural history through interdisciplinary courses. They engage in hands-on work at archives, museums, and community sites to explore historical contexts. The programme emphasizes critical analysis of power, identity, and culture in past societies. A senior capstone project integrates language study with research in cultural history.

Focus areas include Religion, Politics, Literature, Race and colonialism, Gender and violence, Roman burial practices.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, including language courses in Latin and Greek, culture courses, and a senior capstone project. Students complete coursework in both language and cultural studies before finishing the capstone.

Graduates enter careers in library science, publishing, editing, education, museum curation, conservation, and law school.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific test scores or prerequisites are required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 13% of applicants.

Students at Bates take part in a campus community that connects academic life with social responsibility and the wider city of Lewiston. Campus activities include arts and athletics, concerts, readings, plays, exhibitions, and dance performances. Public and community events, alumni activities, and student-led conversations add to the range of experiences available beyond scheduled classes. The college's calendars also include orientation, holidays, examinations, registration, commencement, and reunion.

Academic choice is central to the Bates experience. Students can choose from 38 majors and 29 minors, or create an interdisciplinary major through the Independent Interdisciplinary Studies program. The faculty community includes scholars, scientists, and artists who support students through personalized mentorship. Academic opportunities extend from first-year seminars to senior thesis work, with an emphasis on intellectual inquiry, reflection, personal growth, and engagement with the world beyond the campus.

International students can connect with Bates through virtual information sessions, student-led Bobcat Chats, and an on-demand virtual campus tour. The admission team provides regional contacts for applicants selecting their country or region, alongside opportunities to speak with current students or admission staff. Bates is located at 2 Andrews Road in Lewiston, Maine. In-person visits include a student-guided campus tour, an information session, and opportunities to learn about admission and financial aid.