BA Program in the Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient Greece

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 4 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• October 1, 2026

  Studies commence

• Greece, Athens

  Location

The first English-taught undergraduate program at a Greek university. The Program is open to international students and is suitable for high school graduates with an interest in the ancient world and its cultural and intellectual achievements, as well as for anyone who wishes to pursue a broad liberal education with an emphasis on original and innovative thinking. The four-year degree is divided into eight semesters. The first year offers a number of foundation courses in the history and culture of ancient Greece, as well as an introduction to the methodology of the respective academic fields of archaeology, history, and philology. The second and third years are devoted to the systematic study of ancient Greece, while the fourth year offers an array of specialized courses and seminars. The Program offers a wide-ranging degree devoted to Classical Greek culture. Students have the opportunity to study the archaeological monuments and the history of Greece. They also familiarize themselves with the ancient Greek language through the systematic study of important ancient texts. The curriculum includes a number of classes in Modern Greek, offered free of charge to all students during the first year of their studies. Website: https://baag.uoa.gr/ Email: info@baag.uoa.gr All archaeology classes include field trips to archaeological sites and museums within Athens and its surrounding areas. In addition, students are expected to participate in a series of longer field trips around Greece, including the Peloponnese, Central Greece, and the island of Crete. Students are also welcome to attend, on a voluntary basis and subject to their academic schedule, the Departmental Archaeological Excavation at Marathon.