Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Ancient World Studies (Specialisation) (Honours) in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,200
(c. USD27,612.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is an intensive program demanding higher academic achievement than a standard undergraduate degree. This advanced curriculum spans diverse disciplines in humanities, social sciences, and languages, cultivating sophisticated research capabilities, critical analysis, and creative thinking. It equips students with innovative approaches to tackle complex challenges. Learners can focus on a single discipline (pure honours) or combine two areas (combined honours). This additional year following a three-year BA prepares graduates for research-focused postgraduate programs (PhD or Master's by Research). Many undergraduate degrees include an honours pathway, which develops superior research, analytical, and communication abilities through independent project work. Completing honours may shorten certain Master's programs at the University of Melbourne by up to one year. Ancient World Studies provides comprehensive exploration of Classical civilizations, including Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Near East from 3000 BCE to 400 CE. The program offers flexible study options, allowing students to examine ancient languages, translated texts (covering mythology, literature, history, and philosophy), alongside archaeological artifacts and architectural remains. Participants may concentrate on specific historical periods, geographical areas, technical specialties like pottery studies, or thematic investigations. This study illuminates modern society by tracing ancient influences on contemporary issues including identity politics, conflict, colonial legacies, media manipulation, and economic systems. Students acquire versatile skills in academic research, analytical writing, and effective communication that enhance professional adaptability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
within the last 5 years a Bachelor of Arts with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, with a major relevant to the discipline stream within the Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter
Applicants are also required to meet any specific subject prerequisites and prior academic performance requirements associated with the discipline stream that they seek to enter (please see individual specialisations for details; most discipline streams require completion of a major in that discipline with an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent)
IELTS - total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based) - total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based) - total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
39,200