Diploma of Ancient Languages
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Overview
The Diploma of Ancient Languages is a 2 -3 year part-time program open to students eligible for admission to a degree program at Macquarie University or another approved institution. It requires 24 credit points to complete, a proportion of which must be at advanced level.
At least 12 credit points must be taken from one language.
The following languages are offered: Ancient Greek, Latin, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Classical Hebrew, Coptic, Akkadian.
Key features
The Diploma in Ancient Languages is a stand alone award for students who wish to study an ancient language wothout necessarily completing a coherent study program in Ancient History.
Minimum course duration
2 years
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in ancient languages and are wishing to extend their studies either during or after completion of their Bachelor of Arts degree.
Students who wish to extend their current studies and take on teritary studies in an ancient language or those seeking research training, professional development or have a personal interest in the subjects.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
The Diploma in Ancient Languages is open to students eligible for admission to a degree program at Macquarie or another approved institution.
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
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 24cp from | AHIS208 | Ancient Greek A | ||
| AHIS209 | Ancient Greek B | ||||
| AHIS218 | Latin A | ||||
| AHIS219 | Latin B | ||||
| AHIS249 | Ancient History Special Topic A | ||||
| AHIS258 | Classical Hebrew A | ||||
| AHIS259 | Classical Hebrew B | ||||
| AHIS268 | Coptic I | ||||
| AHIS269 | Coptic II | ||||
| AHIS278 | Egyptian Hieroglyphs A | ||||
| AHIS279 | Egyptian Hieroglyphs B | ||||
| AHIS308 | Greek C | ||||
| AHIS309 | Greek D | ||||
| AHIS318 | Latin C | ||||
| AHIS319 | Latin D | ||||
| AHIS345 | Ancient Near Eastern Documents | ||||
| AHIS349 | Ancient History Special Topic B | ||||
| AHIS368 | Advanced Coptic Texts | ||||
| AHIS371 | Egypt in the Old Kingdom | ||||
| AHIS372 | Egypt in the Middle Kingdom | ||||
| AHIS373 | Egypt in the New Kingdom | 24 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this diploma | 24 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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