The Classical Studies Honours Specialisation gives you high-level preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of classical studies, and through the design and implementation of a research project, typically a thesis of up to 20,000 words, that develops new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems.
Learning Outcomes
- pose a significant research question relating to classical studies;
- investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to classical studies, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition; and
- communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium.
Relevant Degrees
Admission Requirements
Either:
a major or equivalent in Ancient Greek with 6 units of 2000- or 3000-level courses in Ancient History
written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis
Or:
a major or equivalent in Ancient History with 12 units of courses in Ancient Greek or Latin
written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis
Or:
a major or equivalent in Latin with 6 units of 2000- or 3000-level courses in Ancient History
written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis
Requirements
This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
THES4105 - Thesis (24 units)
and 24 units from the completion of courses from the following list:
CLAS4006 - Classical Studies: Methods and Evidence (12 units)
CLAS4008 - Readings in Classics (6 units)
ENGL4020 - Researching and Writing the Thesis: A Workshop (6 units)
ENGL4021 - Creative Reading: Topics in Theory, Methodology and Interpretation (6 units)
HIST4011 - Seminar in Advanced Historiography (12 units)
HIST4013 - Key Issues in History (12 units)
48 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS4006 | Classical Studies: Methods and Evidence | 12 |
| CLAS 4007: Research in Classical Studies | ||
| THES4105 | Thesis | 6-24 |