Master of Arts with a specialisation in Late Antiquity
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
This program provides students with a unique speciality in an exciting area of study in ancient history. It provides a focused methodological approach to understanding the transition from the classical world to the medieval and Byzantine worlds which in turn form the basis for the emergence of modern Europe and western society.
Key features
Areas of study in Late Antiquity include: the archaeology of key cities of the Roman Near East; Silk Road studies; religious change in the Roman Empire; early Christian and Byzantine art and architecture; paganism and Judaism; the decline of the Roman Empire; monasticism in Egypt; Coptic art; Christian thought; and Egyptian society, economy and culture following Roman conquest.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
The Master of Arts is open to those who have completed a recognised bachelor degree who are looking to further their understanding in a particular specialisation.
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
The program requires some previous study in Ancient History or a related discipline (for further details see the individual unit descriptions online).
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | AHPG828 | Worlds of Late Antiquity | 4 | ||
| Required | 12cp from | AHPG824 | Greece and Rome: Caravan Cities | ||
| AHPG830 | History Studies | ||||
| AHPG833 | Religious Change in the Roman Empire | ||||
| AHPG835 | Elect Cities: Christianity in Phrygia from the First Century to Great Persecution | ||||
| AHPG836 | Religion in the Roman World | ||||
| AHPG837 | Warfare In Ancient Greece and Rome | ||||
| AHPG855 | The Art and Archaeology of Coptic Monasticism | ||||
| AHPG856 | Egypt in the First Milennium CE | ||||
| AHPG857 | Monasticism in Egypt | ||||
| AHPG858 | City of Constantine | ||||
| AHPG859 | Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Architecture | 12 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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