Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Ancient History

Macquarie University

Summary

The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today's globalised job market. 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.

Key features

Complete a session-long overseas experience

Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country's culture in addition to learning a language

Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken. 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.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Academic

Aid and development officer

Archivist

Collections officer

Conservation consultant

Cultural heritage specialist

Gallery or museum curator

Historian

International business manager

International law consultant

Journalist

Marketing manager

Museum education officer

Policy adviser

Public sector adviser

Teacher (after further study)

Tourism and travel consultant

Tourism and travel consultant

Transnational business or corporations consultant

Transnational or global communications officer

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Consulting firms

Cultural and heritage organisations

Diplomatic and consular agencies

Government agencies and departments

International public sector

Libraries

Multinational corporations

Museums

NGOs

Schools

Tourism and hospitality sector

Transnational communications sector

United Nations

Universities