Bachelor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Bachelor's), tuition fees are 62,900 USD per year.

Graduates are qualified to pursue advanced study or careers in fields related to European history, culture, and the humanities from late antiquity to the 18th century. The programme allows students to design a personalized course of study across multiple departments. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning through courses in English, history, art, music, philosophy, religion, classical studies, and foreign languages. The major concludes with a senior seminar and a research project guided by two faculty advisors from different disciplines.

Focus areas include European civilization, Late antiquity, 18th century, Cross-disciplinary humanities, Art and visual culture, Literature and performance.

The major requires 18 credits of coursework, including a senior seminar and a research project. Students work with two faculty advisors from different disciplines on their capstone.

Graduates pursue careers in academia, museum work, theatre, education, and cultural institutions.

Students must declare the major by the end of their sophomore year. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Application includes a statement of interest and a proposed course plan.

The programme totals about 18 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

Dickinson College’s campus sits close to downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with dining, shopping, local businesses and volunteer opportunities within easy reach. Students can explore nature on the Appalachian Trail and travel to Harrisburg, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Baltimore. Community, friendships, activities and support are part of campus life, with professors who make time for students and a college where students are known, mentored and challenged. Dickinson’s history reaches back to 1783, and it was one of the first carbon-neutral colleges in the country.

Dickinson’s flexible liberal-arts and sciences approach lets students explore different academic paths while developing critical thinking, adaptability and a global perspective. Learning extends beyond classes through internships, fieldwork, research, networking and career development. The Burgess Institute for the Global Economy offers business and finance experiences to students from every major, including affiliated courses, industry events, executives in residence, alumni mentoring, off-campus excursions, workshops and access to Bloomberg terminals. Students can follow guided pathways in business and finance, data and technology, nonprofits and other fields. International experience is a substantial part of the college’s culture: 60% of students study abroad in more than 35 countries. Global and domestic educational experiences connect academic interests with community health, technology innovation and environmental sustainability, while intercultural skills form part of professional preparation.