Classics and Ancient History

Program Overview

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Classics and Ancient History

About the course

Classics and Ancient History is the study of history, languages and literature of the Greek and Roman civilisations. This major combines all these aspects of the two civilisations to give you a holistic picture of this vibrant and eternally relevant era.

Why study this course?

• You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the history and cultures of Greece and Rome and, in so doing, challenge and enhance your understanding of the modern world
• By studying Ancient Greek and Latin, you'll gain access to the languages which provide excellent linguistic grounding for modern European languages (including English), as well as the tools to read and translate ancient Greek and Latin texts
• You’ll enjoy unique opportunities to pursue engagement with the ancient world first-hand, with generous bursaries available for travel to Greco-Roman sites

Career Pathways

Graduates from the Classics and Ancient History program are equipped with a range of critical skills as well as a broad cultural awareness which makes them attractive to employers. Many of our graduates forge careers in secondary and tertiary education, the public service, museums, as well as in a range of creative industries.

Potential career paths include:

• Journalist
• Writer
• Teacher*
• Public Sector Officer

*Postgraduate study required

Further Study

If you perform well in Honours, you’re encouraged to pursue further research through a Master of Philosophy or PhD. If you're particularly interested in material culture, you might also consider pursuing a Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts (Research).

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68
• French Baccalaureate: 10
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507
• GCE A-Levels: 8
• German Abitur: 3.6
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24
• Malaysian STPM: 10
• Monash University Foundation Year: 254
• NCUK Foundation Program: 8
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5
• Trinity College Foundation: 280
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 7
• US College Board SAT: 1130
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee: $48,300.00 (2025)

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Course structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Level 1

• Core:
  • CLAN1002 Glory and Grandeur: An Introduction to the Ancient World (6)
• Option:
  • CLAN1001 Myths of the Greeks and Romans: Story, History and Reinvention (6)
  • CLAN1101 Latin 1 (6)

Level 2

• Option:
  • CLAN2001 The Golden Age of Athens (6)
  • CLAN2002 Power and Politics in the Roman Empire: 44 BC-AD 68 (6)
  • CLAN2102 Latin 2 (6)
  • CLAN2103 Latin 3 (6)
  • CLAN2201 Greek 1 (6)
  • CLAN2202 Greek 2 (6)

Level 3

• Option:
  • CLAN3002 The Emergence of Greece (6)
  • CLAN3004 Alexander the Great (6)
  • CLAN3006 The Roman Revolution (6)
  • CLAN3008 Roman Britain (6)
  • CLAN3009 Religion, Society and the Divine from Augustus to Muhammad (6)
  • CLAN3010 Greece Without Borders: The Hellenistic World (6)
  • CLAN3011 Sex, Gender, and the Body in the Greco-Roman World (6)
  • CLAN3012 Classical Receptions: Greco-Roman Culture After Antiquity (6)
  • CLAN3104 Latin 4 (6)
  • CLAN3203 Greek 3 (6)
  • CLAN3204 Greek 4 (6)

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus), Albany (Regional campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: February, July
• Weekly contact time: 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Course Code: MJD-CLANH
• Full time/part time duration: 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])