Honours degree of Bachelor of Ancient History
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Overview
Ancient History at Macquarie is a dedicated honours program. You'll undertake specialised research in a specific area and complete an honours thesis.
You'll study archaeology (including papyrology, epigraphy and numismatics), based on the resources of Macquarie's Museum of Ancient Cultures. You'll have the chance to undertake fieldwork in Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece and Italy.
In this ancient history degree, you have the option to study Judaism, Early Christianity, and Late Roman and Early Byzantine history across the Silk Road to Ancient China.
Key features
- Specialist four year ancient history program with high Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- Opportunities for overseas fieldwork.
- Great starting point for ancient history postgraduate study and an academic career.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300115
Suitable for
If you've got a strong interest in Ancient History and are considering postgraduate work in this area.
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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
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points required for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points required at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points required at 300 level or above | 45 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this honours degree
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.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities would be in a range of industries depending on the major area of study taken during the degree.
Our graduates have found themselves in diverse fields including diplomatic service, advertising, cultural heritage, museums and libraries, tourism, research, archaeology, education and government.
Profiles
Our Students
Evan Jewell
'Macquarie University has the best ancient history department in Australia with a wide variety of topic areas, from the Roman Republic to Egyptian funery practices, and even to some areas I had not been aware of, such as the ancient language Akkadian. The degree is excellent, the student support is there when you need it, and the lecturers are apporachable.'
Our Graduates
Sara Chapple
Year Graduated: 2007
Current Position: Paralegal
'My studies of ancient history have been absolutely invaluable to the study and practice of law. The ability to read extensively and quickly, the love of research, the passion for finding the answer, solving the problem- these things I learned studying ancient history. I use the skills and passion I learned in ancient history, every single day. Not to mention how useful latin can be for a law student!'
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