Ancient World Studies

Ancient World Studies embraces the broad study of Classical Greece and Rome, as well as Egypt and the Near East from 3000 BCE to the 4th century CE. Students can choose a variety of subject streams, which combine the study of ancient languages and/or texts in translation such as myth, literature, history, and philosophy with the study of archaeology, art, and architectural monuments. In addition, students can focus on a particular time period, geographic region, technical specialisation such as myth or ceramics, or thematic area of study. Students will gain insight into and understanding of contemporary society by exploring how ancient cultures have contributed to the development of our modern world, with regard to gender and ethnic identity, warfare, colonialism and imperialism, the propagandistic power of literary and visual imagery, and technology and economy. They will develop skills in research, writing, analysis, and communication that promote career flexibility.

Students who complete the Ancient World Studies major should:
- gain knowledge of the literary and material culture in ancient Mediterranean civilisations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, the Bronze Age, Greece, and Rome;
- acquire critical skills and methodologies (including historical, literary, and archaeological) for the analysis of ancient cultures;
- be able to communicate their own ideas and interpretations of ancient texts and artefacts, both orally and in writing.

A major in Ancient World Studies comprises eight 12.5-point subjects:

Level 1 (25 points)

• One Ancient World Studies subject
• One Arts Foundation subject

Level 2

• 37.5 points of level 2 subjects

Level 3

• 37.5 points of level 3 subjects, including the compulsory capstone subject ANCW30017 Interpreting the Ancient World

Total 100 points

A minor in Ancient World Studies consists of six 12.5-point subjects, totalling 75 points and comprising:

Level 1 (25 points)

• One Ancient World Studies subject
• One Arts Foundation subject

Level 2

• 25 points of level 2 subjects

Level 3

• 25 points of level 3 subjects

Total 75 points

The capstone subject is only available to students completing the major.

Level 1

12.5 points

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3 Capstone

The capstone subject is compulsory for students completing a major in Ancient World Studies and is not available to students in the minor or as breadth