Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Modern Greek Studies
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Overview
Modern Greek Studies provides:
- A sound knowledge of the Greek language and culture
- an understanding of the cultural diversity that defines Australia, by studying Greek literature and history.
Australian students with a connection to Greece can explore their heritage, and see how Greek migration contributed to the making of modern Australia.
As the language of the first philosophers, physicians and scientists, Greek has given a vast amount of terminology in artistic, medical, scientific and social disciplines.
Degrees offering Modern Greek Studies
Key features
- We encourage students to study in Greece, in a University-run residential course or under exchange agreements. You can study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki or the University of Athens.
- Modern Greek studies was established at Macquarie University in 1988.
- Greek is very much in use in Australia today. New South Wales alone has three major Greek newspapers, three television stations and numerous radio networks.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the Greek language and culture.
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Entry requirements
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 for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as commerce | 42 |
| Completion of specified foundation units | 15 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | MGK337 | C | Advanced Modern Greek II | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | MGK units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | MGK units | 12 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Profiles
Our Students
Nomiky Panayiotakis
'It has a brilliant international studies programme which offers so many language opportunities and excellent overseas semester possibilties. I hope to be fluent in Modern Greek and learn alot about our globe and her interconnections/relations!'
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