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Classics and Ancient History

UWA is the only university in Western Australia where you can study this major. It combines the languages, literature, history, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman civilisations to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era.
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Careers and further study

This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

A major in Classics and Ancient History equips you for a wide range of careers including in secondary and tertiary education, business and commerce, government departments, the media, and public and private sectors in the arts and culture.
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Career Pathways

A major in Classics and Ancient History equips you for a wide range of careers including in secondary and tertiary education, business and commerce, government departments, the media, and public and private sectors in the arts and culture.
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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.
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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.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this major. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or your desired course.

Domestic Fees

Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students

Course Credit Points
144
Annual Credit Points
48
Average Annual Fee - 2017
$6,349.00
Typical Fee Range - 2017
$6,349.00 - $7,429.00
Average Annual Fee - 2016
$6,152.00
Typical Fee Range - 2016
$6,152.00 - $7,133.00
Eligible Commonwealth-supported students can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for UWA bachelor’s degrees with a required Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 80.00.

WACE
  • 80
STTB SMA
  • 8
Gao Kao
  • 525
UEC
  • 12
GCE A-Levels
  • 8
ABITUR
  • 3.17
CISCE
  • 60
IB
  • 29
Vitnemål
  • 4.14
Singapore A-Levels
  • 8
National Senr. Cert.
  • 4.6
UWAFP
  • 66
WAUPP
  • 63
MUFY
  • 270
TCFS
  • 85
WACE
  • 80
Korean CSAT
  • 320
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for UWA bachelor’s degrees with a required Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 80.00.
WACE
  • 80
STTB SMA
  • 8
Gao Kao
  • 525
UEC
  • 12
GCE A-Levels
  • 8
ABITUR
  • 3.17
CISCE
  • 60
IB
  • 29
Vitnemål
  • 4.14
Singapore A-Levels
  • 8
National Senr. Cert.
  • 4.6
UWAFP
  • 66
WAUPP
  • 63
MUFY
  • 270
TCFS
  • 85
WACE
  • 80
Korean CSAT
  • 320
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Admission requirements

To be eligible for school-leaver entry to UWA you are required to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education and obtain the minimum ATAR to gain a place in your chosen degree.

Admission requirements

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

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Course details

Combine the languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) with the history and archaeology of the classical world to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era. These two cultures lie at the very foundation of the modern world and we are surrounded by their legacy: from the Olympic Games to the alphabet, from democracy to Christianity and from theatre to the rule of law.

About The Course

Combine the languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) with the history and archaeology of the classical world to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era. These two cultures lie at the very foundation of the modern world and we are surrounded by their legacy: from the Olympic Games to the alphabet, from democracy to Christianity and from theatre to the rule of law.
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About The Course

Combine the languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) with the history and archaeology of the classical world to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era. These two cultures lie at the very foundation of the modern world and we are surrounded by their legacy: from the Olympic Games to the alphabet, from democracy to Christianity and from theatre to the rule of law. The Greeks and the Romans struggled with many of the same crucial issues as we do: globalisation, the clash of civilisations, and the decline of great powers.
Classics and Ancient History

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2017
Locations
  • Perth
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-CLANH
TISC Codes
  • UWART
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Classics and Ancient History

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2017
Locations
  • Perth
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-CLANH
TISC Codes
  • UWART
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts
Faculty
  • Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education - Arts
Classics and Ancient History

About the student experience on this course

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Christina Gorevski

Christina Gorevski
I chose to study at UWA because I believe the University can help me achieve my career goals and best prepare me for the future. I decided to do a double major in Law and Society and Classics and Ancient History because they are the two areas I am most interested in. The lecturers are supportive and I enjoy the content – I am very passionate about ancient history, and I enjoy learning about Ancient Greece and Rome. I recently joined the committee for the Classics Society. We organise various social events across the year and organise tutoring for students who take Ancient History units. Along with this, my favourite aspect of studying at UWA is making new friends and being able to enjoy delicious food with them on breaks.

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