Classics and Ancient History

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Classics is the study of Latin and Ancient Greek languages and literature. Ancient History is the study of the people who used those languages, the Romans and the Ancient Greeks.

Course Outline

Classics and Ancient History can be studied as a major within the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies). This includes combined courses which include these degrees. You may be able to study individual Classics and Ancient History units within other degrees.

The courses in the Department of Classics and Ancient History cover the languages, literature, history, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations (the Classical World).

Level 1
You can study Level 1 units in Latin, Greek or Ancient History, or even all three disciplines.  To complete a major in any of these disciplines, you must complete two level 1 units. Latin and Greek are not strictly required for intending Ancient History Honours students, but some knowledge is an advantage.

The Ancient History units introduce you to the major aspects of both Greek and Roman History. They draw upon ancient literature in translation to cover as many aspects as possible of classical civilisation and its contribution to the modern world.

Study of these subjects is most important in gaining an understanding of the origins and nature of western culture, besides imparting useful research and linguistic skills.

Level 2 and 3
The upper level units continue to explore the Roman Empire, the emergence of the classical Greek world, Roman Britain, as well as art, architecture and narratives of the ancient world.

Duration

Bachelor of Arts: 3 years full time, up to 10 years part time
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies): 3 years full time, up to 10 years part time

Career Opportunities

Students who major in these subjects have found employment in many occupations. A degree which includes units or a major sequence in Classics or in Ancient History is an excellent qualification for entry to many professions such as secondary and tertiary teaching, the diplomatic service, librarianship and administrative careers in public industry.