BA / Bachelor of Fine Arts Conjoint - Classical Studies and Ancient History in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

This program offers profound insights into both yourself and the world through Arts and Fine Arts coursework. As creative thinkers and makers, you'll explore cultural, social, environmental, ethical, and political themes, discovering impactful ways to communicate these concepts. The Bachelor of Arts provides diverse subjects, allowing you to specialize in areas of society, culture, and human behavior that fascinate you. In Fine Arts, you'll engage with contemporary art and select from various mediums and practices such as ceramics, photography, installation, performance art, printmaking, film, digital media, and sound art. This dual degree enriches your understanding of society while sharpening critical analysis and communication abilities. By merging these disciplines, you'll unlock your potential and expand professional opportunities.

First-year options include classical mythology and ancient history, with upper-level courses covering warfare, religion, Egyptian language, art, gender studies, political evolution, and daily life in antiquity. You'll examine literary forms like epic poetry, tragedy, comedy, and love lyrics, investigate Egyptian art and religion from non-Western viewpoints, work with Mediterranean archaeology, or encounter historical icons such as Alexander the Great and Cleopatra. Language studies in Ancient Greek, Latin, or Hieroglyphics complement the Classical Studies and Ancient History major.