BA - Ancient Languages in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania

The Bachelor of Arts offers unparalleled flexibility in higher education. Featuring more than twenty specialized majors, this program lets you craft your academic journey by combining core subjects with skill-enhancing electives. Our students possess an insatiable curiosity about life's profound questions, revel in intellectual exploration, and pursue wisdom and inspiration throughout their lives. As part of the University of Tasmania community, you'll join scholars passionately engaged with their disciplines. Studying Latin and Greek opens doors to the linguistic foundations of Western civilization across science, philosophy, medicine, and literature. These captivating classical languages not only stand as remarkable achievements themselves but also illuminate contemporary culture, technical terminology, and modern language origins. Weekly studies will challenge and expand your cognitive abilities in rewarding ways. Engaging with these 'extinct' languages also fosters appreciation for endangered Indigenous languages like Tasmania's revitalized palawa kani.

Our program stands out as Australasia's most vibrant ancient languages course, particularly renowned for its exceptional distance learning options. Beginner-friendly Latin units require no prior language experience, focusing on grammatical foundations that enhance overall linguistic comprehension while introducing adapted classical texts. Intermediate levels progressively incorporate authentic sources while refining language skills. Advanced students engage directly with original texts and begin intensive Ancient Greek study. This major complements Ancient Civilizations and intersects with various Humanities, Social Sciences, and Legal Studies programs. Mastering Ancient Greek and Latin represents one of academia's most rewarding intellectual pursuits, developing analytical and creative abilities highly valued by employers.