Bachelor of Classical Studies

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	Major 1000 level Course 6 units	Minor 1000 level Course 6 units	Classical Studies Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	Major 1000 level Course 6 units	Minor 1000 level Course 6 units	Classical Studies Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	Major 2000 level Course 6 units	Minor 2000 level Course 6 units	Classical Studies Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Minor 2000 level Course 6 units	Classical Studies Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Domestic applicants

→ School leavers will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program,
• the co-curricular or service requirement, and
• any program specific requirements that are listed below.

→ Non school leavers:
a) will be assessed on:
• the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program,
b) Non school leavers who:
• complete a recognised Australian (or equivalent) post-secondary qualification, or
• complete one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) of an Australian (or equivalent) degree qualification, or
• complete an approved tertiary preparation course/program without undertaking any further study,
will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Non school leavers must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

ATAR:: 80
QLD Band:: 10
International Baccalaureate:: 29

Adjustment Factors

ANU offers rank adjustments for a number of adjustment factors, including for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. Rank adjustments are applied to Bachelor degree applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 points (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustments, maximum 10 equity-based adjustments and maximum 5 Elite Athlete adjustments) will be awarded. Please note that Adjustment Factors vary and do not apply to a select few programs, please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $38,304.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Delve into the classical world of Greece and Rome through a variety of disciplines at Australia’s leading university.

You will study broadly across the field of classical antiquity, defined as the Greco-Roman world from the Aegean Bronze Age (3rd millennium BC) to the transition from late antiquity to the early medieval period (500 AD).

Our program ensures that you gain an understanding of the whole period, plus a focus of your choosing and at least one of the classical languages. This flexible program also gives you access to other disciplines such as archaeology or art history.

You will be encouraged to take part in an overseas study course in Italy, Greece or Turkey. You will experience the classical world and visit archaeological sites and key museums, all as part of an approved course counting towards your degree.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find work in teaching, research, historical societies, translation, the public service, trade, tourism, museums and many other exciting fields.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Classical Studies, graduates will be able to:

identify key components of Greek and Roman antiquity;
critique and analyse major issues and controversies in Greek and Roman antiquity;
distinguish between primary and secondary sources and critically evaluate them;
demonstrate a working knowledge of either Ancient Greek or Latin language and familiarity with some key examples of literature in that language.

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Single degree

Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
Either an Ancient History or an Ancient Greek or a Latin major (48 units)
A minor from either Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin (24 units) which cannot be the same subject area as the major
And 4 courses from the following subject areas (24 units)
•    ANCH - Ancient History
•    CLAS - Classics
•    GREK - Ancient Greek
•    LATN - Latin
•    ARCH1111 - Archaeology: Finding treasure and history
•    ARCH1112 - From Origins to Civilizations
•    ARCH2037 - Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: Arthur and the Anglo Saxons
•    ARTH2038 - Byzantine Commonwealth
•    ARTH2053 - Greek Art and Architecture
•    ARCH2054 - Roman art and Architecture
•    DRAM1006 - Introduction to the Western Theatrical Tradition
•    DRAM2014 - Experience of Theatre III - Greek, Roman and Medieval Theatre
Electives (48 units) from across the ANU

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
Either an Ancient History or an Ancient Greek or a Latin major (48 units)
A minor from either Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin (24 units) which cannot be the same subject area as the major
And 4 courses from the following subject areas (24 units)
•    ANCH - Ancient History
•    CLAS - Classics
•    GREK - Ancient Greek
•    LATN - Latin
•    ARCH1111 - Archaeology: Finding treasure and history
•    ARCH1112 - From Origins to Civilizations
•    ARCH2037 - Post-Roman Archaeology of Britain: Arthur and the Anglo Saxons
•    ARTH2038 - Byzantine Commonwealth
•    ARTH2053 - Greek Art and Architecture
•    ARCH2054 - Roman art and Architecture
•    DRAM1006 - Introduction to the Western Theatrical Tradition
•    DRAM2014 - Experience of Theatre III - Greek, Roman and Medieval Theatre

About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Classical Studies degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take one major (8 courses) from either Ancient History, Ancient Greek or Latin, one minor from either Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin (24 units) which cannot be the same subject area as the major (4 courses), and four courses from across the listed designated areas and courses (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Classical Studies degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Bachelor of Classical Studies degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take one major (8 courses) from either Ancient History, Ancient Greek or Latin, one minor from either Ancient History or Ancient Greek or Latin (24 units) which cannot be the same subject area as the major (4 courses), and four courses from across the listed designated areas and courses (4 courses).

Enrolment Status

While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
•    A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
•    You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
•   You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
•   You need to enrol in courses for your chosen major
•   You need to enrol in courses for your chosen minor
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Classical Studies half of the double degree.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You need to enrol in the following 1000-level courses from your chosen major.
Either two courses (12 units toward your Ancient History major. These are:
•    ANCH1013 – Ancient Athens: Democracy and Empire (Semester 1
•    ANCH1014 – Rome: Republic to Empire (Semester 2)
Or Two courses (12 units) toward your Ancient Greek major. These are:
•    CLAS1001 – Traditional Grammar (Semester 1)
•    GREK1102 – Continuing Greek (Semester 2)
Or Two courses (12 units) toward your Latin major. These are:
•    CLAS1001 – Traditional Grammar (Semester 1)
•    LATN1102 – Continuing Latin (Semester 2)

How do I choose 1000-level courses for my minor?
There are three minors to choose from: Ancient History, Ancient Greek and Latin. You need to choose one, which is different from your major. The first year courses are the same as those for the major.

Electives

Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for one major, one minor and four area courses (from the designated list), you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major, the minor and a course from one of the designated areas listed, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.

Study Options