Bachelor of Arts – Classics and Ancient History
Bachelor of Arts – Classics and Ancient History
Classics and Ancient History is the study of history, languages and literature of the Greek and Roman civilisations. This major combines all these aspects of the two civilisations to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era. Combine the languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) with the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Classics and Ancient History is the study of history, languages and literature of the Greek and Roman civilisations. This major combines all these aspects of the two civilisations to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era.
Combine the languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) with the history and material culture of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You’ll learn to
synthesise complex, diverse and often fragmentary material, and develop research, critical thinking and communication skills
describe the chief eras, achievements and enduring legacies of the classical world, and demonstrate in several areas of specialised study a sophisticated appreciation of specific eras or classical authors
acquire foundational skills in at least one of the classical languages
Why study this course?
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the history and cultures of Greece and Rome and, in so doing, challenge and enhance your understanding of the modern world
By studying Ancient Greek and Latin, you’ll gain access to the languages which provide excellent linguistic grounding for modern European languages (including English), as well as the tools to read and translate ancient Greek and Latin texts
You’ll enjoy unique opportunities to pursue engagement with the ancient world first-hand, with generous bursaries available for travel to Greco-Roman sites
Career Pathways
Graduates from the Classics and Ancient History program are equipped with a range of critical skills as well as a broad cultural awareness which makes them attractive to employers. Many of our graduates forge careers in secondary and tertiary education, the public service, museums, as well as in a range of creative industries.
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study in the classical world itself at honours and postgraduate level, and also in many areas which have been its beneficiaries, such as Philosophy, Medieval and Renaissance History, and Fine Art as well as other postgraduate studies.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
