Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Three major streams are available:

• Ancient and medieval studies (1000BC - 1400AD)
• Medieval and Renaissance studies (600 - 1600)
• Renaissance and early modern studies (1300 - 1800)

see course objectives

A major usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects (totalling 100 points). It comprises:

One first-year subjects (12.5 points) which may be taken from the list of recommended first-year subjects below, or from any area of study; and

Seven second/third-year subjects from the lists below (totalling 87.5 points).

Students are encouraged to include in their major two subjects of language study (25 points) in the languages specified below. If this language requirement is completed in first year, seven non-language subjects must be taken across the second/third year of the major.

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

Ancient and medieval studies (1000 BC - 1400 AD)

This interdisciplinary program of studies focuses on the period 1000BC-1400AD. The program offers students the means to develop focused period-based study across a range of disciplines. Students may complete an undergraduate major and an honours degree in this program.

Students undertaking a major in ancient to early modern studies are encouraged to take language subjects in the following languages:

• Italian

• French

• German

• Latin

• Old and Middle English

• Spanish

• Swedish

Ancient and medieval studies recommended level 1 subjects

Ancient and medieval studies level 2 and 3 subjects

Medieval and renaissance recommended level 1 subjects

Medieval and renaissance level 2 and 3 subjects

Renaissance and early modern recommended level 1 subjects

Renaissance and early modern level 2 and 3 subjects