Careers and Placements

What kind of career and education options can you expect with a Master's degree in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies from Brandeis? Our Master's program, housed within the Department of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies, provides a well-rounded classical education with a variety of possible specialties, such as Greek and Latin language and literature, ancient art and archaeology, history, mythology and religion, philosophy, and culture.

Fieldwork opportunities in Israel, Italy, and Greece, as well as access to our Classical Studies Artifact Research Collection, support the scholarly and practical development of graduate students in the Department of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies. Our proximity to Boston and New York City gives students expanded access to collections and materials that can support their research goals.

Students who complete the program are well-positioned to pursue further advanced study and many of our master's students go on to pursue a Ph.D. K-12 teachers who pursue a Master's in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies benefit from their experience at Brandeis. Our alumni include teachers in a cross-section of disciplines who go on to apply their knowledge of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies to their curriculum. 

The Office of Graduate Arts and Sciences offers workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics related to graduate student development.