Brandeis students may choose from a variety of majors in four broad areas: the creative arts, the humanities, the sciences and the social sciences. Many of these programs are interdisciplinary, and draw faculty from several different departments. Nearly half of our undergraduates pursue a double major, often in fields on opposite ends of the academic spectrum. Students may pursue up to three majors.
African and African American Studies
Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies
Comparative Literature and Culture
Film, Television and Interactive Media
French and Francophone Studies
Health: Science, Society, and Policy
Independent Interdisciplinary Major
International and Global Studies
Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies
Brandeis students may choose from a variety of minors in four broad areas: the creative arts, the humanities, the sciences and the social sciences. Many of these programs are interdisciplinary, and draw faculty from several different departments. Students may pursue up to three minors.
African and African American Studies
Arabic Language, Literature and Culture
Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies
Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies
Climate Justice, Science, and Policy
Comparative Literature and Culture
Creativity, the Arts and Social Transformation
Film, Television and Interactive Media
French and Francophone Studies
Health: Science, Society, and Policy
Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture
International and Global Studies
Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
Brandeis offers a variety of master’s degree programs that encourage innovative, exciting new projects of interdisciplinary research and teaching. With an emphasis on small classes and faculty mentorship, we offer students the opportunity to work closely with our distinguished senior scholars.
Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
Digital Innovation for FinTech
Global Health Policy and Management
International Economics and Finance
Jewish Professional Leadership
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
Project and Program Management
Mentorship is at the core of Brandeis’ doctoral programs. Small classes give you the opportunity to work closely with a distinguished senior scholar. The outstanding quality of our PhD programs ensures that you will complete your program with a full command of your field and an appreciation for originality and innovation in your research.
International Economics and Finance