Classical Studies, Ancient History & Archaeology, BA (International Honours)

The Joint Degree Program in Classical Studies

Classical Studies majors in the joint degree program will benefit from the integration of the breadth offered by a William & Mary liberal arts education and the depth offered from a St Andrews degree. The departments have complementary strengths in the ancient languages, ancient history, and archaeology. In combination, students are able to craft a flexible program that allows them to investigate the cultures of the Mediterranean world in great depth, from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity. Both institutions are known for the excellence of their teaching and the research productivity of their faculty, and students are encouraged to do research, fieldwork, and on-site study. Both institutions offer opportunities for travel and immersive experiences around the Mediterranean. The joint degree in Classical Studies offers two pathways: one via an archaeology and ancient history route and the other via a Greek and Latin route.

Requirements for the Joint Degree in Classical Studies

Note: CLCV, GREK and LATN are the prefixes for Classical Studies courses at W&M; AN, CL, GK, and LT are the prefixes for the Classical Studies courses at St Andrews.

Required Credit Hours:

54 credits in the major (at least 24 of which are completed at W&M in CLCV, GREK, LATN or through cognate courses as approved by the department chair)
At least 3 W&M credits each must be earned in upper-level (300(0) and 400(0)-level) courses in Art & Archaeology, History and Society, and Literature and Culture, for a total of 9 credits. These credits must be earned outside of courses that are used for other requirements. This requirement may be fulfilled by courses taken at St Andrews for 20 credits or more.
Study in Greek and/or Latin every semester is optional but recommended for the Ancient History & Archaeology track.
Credit Requirements During Honours Years (Years 3 and 4)
- Students must earn at least 60 (W&M)/240 (StA) credits in Years 3 and 4 combined.
- Of the 60/240, students must earn 30 (W&M)/120 (StA) credits at each university.
- With the approval of the Programme Directors and major advisors at both institutions, students may apply up to six (6) 300- or 400-level credits taken at W&M during the summers before Years 3 and 4 toward the total required Honours credits.
- Of the 60/240, students must earn at least 52.5 (W&M)/210 (StA) credits at the 300(0)-400(0) level in Years 3 and 4 combined. Normally, no more than 7.5/30 credits below the 300(0) level may be earned. No courses below the 300(0) level will be used for St Andrews classification.
  - Of the 60/240 total credits, at least 45 (W&M)/180 (StA) credits must be in the major at the 300(0)-400(0) level.
    - Of the 45/180 major credits, at least 22.5 (W&M)/90 (StA) must be at the 4000 level at St Andrews or at the equivalent level at W&M. Some 300 level courses at W&M will count towards this requirement. See the major advisor for a list.

Major Computing Requirement:

At W&M, an Honors Thesis or Independent Study; at St Andrews, any 4000-level course.

Major Writing Requirement:

A student who satisfies all requirements for the Classics major in either track will also satisfy the Major Writing Requirement.

Core Requirements:

First Year at W&M

CLCV 217 - Greek Archaeology and Art Credits: (3)
CLCV 218 - Roman Archaeology and Art Credits: (3)
CLCV 227 - History of Ancient Greece Credits: (3) or
CLCV 228 - History of Ancient Rome Credits: (3)

First Year at St Andrews

AN1001
AN1002

Second Year at W&M

CLCV 217 - Greek Archaeology and Art Credits: (3)
CLCV 218 - Roman Archaeology and Art Credits: (3)

Second Year at St Andrews

40 credits from AN and/or CL at the 2000 level

Third Year at W&M

a course on archaeological or historical theory (CLCV 430 - 439, or another course approved by major advisor and chair)
courses in LATN, GREK or CLCV 300-400 level

Third Year at St Andrews

30 credits from AA3020 or AN3034
90 credits from AA, AN, CL 4000 level

Fourth Year at W&M

All JDP students complete a major research project as a capstone experience. In Classical Studies, students may either do an Honors Thesis (CLCV 495 and CLCV 496, 6 credits) or conduct a one-semester research project (CLCV 400, 3 credits). Credits / Units: 3-6
CLCV 400 - Classical Studies Seminar Credits: (3)
CLCV 495 - Honors Credits: (3)
CLCV 496 - Honors Credits: (3)
courses in LATN, GREK or CLCV 300-400 level

Fourth Year at St Andrews

30 credits from CL4999
90 credits from AA, CL, AN 4000 level