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Bachelor of Ancient History

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The achievements of our ancient ancestors, as well as the challenges they encountered and the ways in which they responded to such challenges, provide valuable lessons for each and every one of us. With a broad and rich understanding of ancient times, we can better understand who we are today and where we are going in the future.

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

Access resources in the Macquarie University History Museum

Study ancient artefacts, including papyri, inscriptions, ceramics and coins in our museum. Expand your horizons

Study ancient Egypt and the Near East, classical Greece and Rome, and late Roman and early Byzantine history. 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

079891G

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$37,900.00 (US$ 24,699) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

8 July 2024

More details

Start date

22 July 2024

Venue

Macquarie University

North Ryde Campus,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs

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