Bachelor of Ancient History and Bachelor of Information Technology

Macquarie University

Summary

Macquarie's world-leading Bachelor of Ancient History - the longest-running and broadest of its kind in Australia - allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and languages of the ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern worlds, both on campus and at archaeological dig sites overseas. In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you'll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You'll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology - such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation - and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you'll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.

Key features

Undertake the only degree of its kind in Australia

Study the only degree in Australia offering a full study of Egyptology, Greece, Rome, Late Antiquity and Byzantium. Study ancient languages, and pursue your own research interests

Choose a minor in Ancient Greek, Egyptian Hieroglyphs or Latin, or study Ancient Hebrew and/or Coptic - all from beginner level. Undertake a degree that's co-designed with industry

Study a degree designed in collaboration with industry, and acquire skills relevant for the cutting-edge IT careers of tomorrow. Complete an extensive supervised project

Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Academic

Archivist

Business or venture analyst

Collections officer

Conservation consultant

Consultant

Cultural heritage specialist

Data analyst

Database designer

Gallery or museum curator

Historian

Information technology researcher or developer

Journalist

Museum education officer

Project manager

Security consultant

Software developer

Systems administrator

Tourism and travel consultant

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Cultural and heritage organisations

Defence agencies

Diplomatic and consular agencies

Government agencies and departments

Libraries

Museums

Research and development companies

Retail and e-business companies

Schools

Start-ups

Technology and software development companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Tourism and hospitality sector

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Universities

Utilities companies