Introduction to the Major
The Department of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (AGRS) offers training in ancient Greek and Latin from the ground up, enabling students to encounter texts such as Homer’s Odyssey and Ovid’s Metamorphoses in their original form.
Students have three options: they can major in Greek(link is external), in Latin(link is external), or Greek & Latin(link is external) (i.e. both). Students contextualize their work in the languages and deepen their understanding of the literature by delving into Greek and Roman civilization (art, philosophy, religion, etc.), in classes led by AGRS professors who are renowned for innovative scholarship and dedication to undergraduate teaching.
The AGRS Community
Studying Greek and/or Latin in AGRS means connection to a community at Berkeley and beyond.
- Our students go on to law school, medical school, computer science, finance, teaching and graduate study in Classics, History, Philosophy, and other disciplines.
- Our advising team includes a professional advisor and two faculty advisors. Students have support in course planning, student life, career exploration and navigating the university.
- Get to know our graduate students who teach some language courses.
Amplify Your Major
- Achieve a broader perspective on Greek and Latin through study abroad(link is external)
- Begin your language study with the Greek or Latin Summer Workshop(link is external) (funding available).
- Challenge yourself by pursuing honors(link is external) in Greek or Latin.
- Publish your work in the Berkeley Undergraduate Journal of Classics(link is external).
Students majoring in Greek and Latin acquire the skills and develop the discipline to succeed in graduate study as well as many different fields, including business, law, tech, and education.
Jobs and Employers
- Atomic VC, General Counsel
- Bornstein Law, Associate
- Gracenote, Senior Manager
- Harvard Westlake Sch., Lang. Teacher
- Invitae, Software Engineer
- JAMA Network, Manuscript Editor
- Jibrel, Head of Marketing
- Kirkland and Ellis, Partner
- Murray Hill Institute , Administrator
- Newport Hist. Soc., Visiting Curator
- NYC Dept. of Education, Teacher
- Pacific Boychoir Acad., Latin Teacher
- Salesforce, Lead Solution Engineer
- UC Regents, Recording Secretary
- Univ. of Illinois, Asst. Professor
- Univ. of Oregon, Asst. Professor
- U.S. Dept. of State, Foreign Svc. Ofcr.
- Zocdoc, Sales Ops. and Strategy Analyst
Graduate Programs
- Anthropology, PhD, Univ. of Chicago
- Classics, PhD, Univ. of Washington
- Classics, PhD, Columbia Univ.
- Law, JD, NYU
- PhD Candidate, UC Berkeley
- PhD Student, UCLA
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Cal Day
Come to Berkeley’s annual Open House(link is external) in April. AGRS hosts an information table with current students and faculty. There is an AGRS presentation as well.
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the campus-wide UC Berkeley orientation(link is external) program for all new students. Attend an AGRS event to explore the major.
Events
AGRS has special events and lectures throughout the year. Check out dagrs.berkeley.edu(link is external) and sign up for our mailing list to be notified.
Advising
Meet with Undergraduate Advisor Cassandra Dunn:
- Schedule and appointment via Calendly(link is external)
- Email: cassandrajj@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)
- Phone: (510) 642-3672
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
