Students will learn about the art, architecture, and material culture of the ancient world, exploring things of beauty and power, as well as the world of the everyday. Concentrators will also learn "how to do" archaeology - the techniques of locating, retrieving and analyzing ancient remains - and consider how material culture shapes our understanding of the past. Concentrators are encouraged to pursue research opportunities through summer fieldwork, museum experience, or independent study projects. Students in this concentration will: - Explore ancient buildings and objects discovered around the world - Gain a material perspective on historical trends, events and places - Develop a comprehensive understanding of the political, social and religious contexts of ancient civilizations - Study the theories and methodologies of archeology and ancient art history - Consider the ethical implications of archaeological practice and the sharing of its results - Complete a capstone experience.

Applications to Brown are submitted online via the Common Application. In considering whether or not Brown is the right choice for you, you should feel confident that your accomplishments would allow you to be admitted to a leading university in your own country. You should complete secondary school. Brown first-year students will have completed 12 to 13 years of primary and secondary schooling. You should plan to sit for national and international examinations, such as the GCE A-levels, German Abitur, French Baccalauréat, Chinese Gaokao and International Baccalaureate, and submit the predicted or actual scores for those examinations as part of your credentials for admission to Brown. English language proficiency must be achieved before you are admitted.