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Majors

Brandeis students may choose from among 43 majors offered in four broad areas: the creative arts, the humanities, the sciences and the social sciences. Through its 24 academic departments and 28 interdepartmental programs, the university provides students the formal structures needed to explore fields both in-depth and across disciplines.

Bachelor of Arts

African and Afro-American Studies
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American Studies
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Anthropology
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Art History
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Classical Studies
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Comparative Literature
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Computer Science
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Creative Writing
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East Asian Studies
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Economics
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Education Studies
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English and American Literature
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Environmental Studies
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European Cultural Studies
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French and Francophone Studies
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German Language and Literature
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Health: Science, Society and Policy
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Hebrew Language and Literature
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Hispanic Studies
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History
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Independent Interdisciplinary Major
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International and Global Studies
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Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
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Italian Studies
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Language and Linguistics
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Latin American and Latino Studies
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Mathematics
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Music
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Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
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Neuroscience
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Philosophy
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Physics
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Politics
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Psychology
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Russian Language and Literature
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Sociology
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Studio Art
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Theater Arts
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Women's and Gender Studies
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Bachelor of Science