Program Requirements
The Master of Classical Studies requires completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of CLAS6001 Traditional Grammar
A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
CLAS8002 Graduate Reading Course A
CLAS8003 Graduate Reading Course B
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
GREK6112 Continuing Ancient Greek
LATN6002 Continuing Latin
A maximum of 48 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ANCH6013 Ancient World in Film
ANCH6023 State, sanctuary and community: archaeology of settlement and memory in ancient Greece
ANCH6101 Cultures in conflict: Greeks, Romans and others in southern Italy and Sicily
ANCH6502 Bad neighbours: evidence of Athenian life from 4th century law-court speeches
ANCH6504 Warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds
ANCH6505 A region in antiquity: Gallipoli and western Turkey
ANCH6506 Dark Age to democracy: early Greek history, 1000-480 BC
CLAS8018 Research in Classical Studies
CLAS8019 Classics Methods and Evidence
CLAS8020 Research in Classical Studies
GREK6101 Intermediate Ancient Greek
GREK6125 Advanced Ancient Greek
LATN6101 Intermediate Latin
LATN6125 Advanced Latin
24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65 per cent
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.
Cognate disciplines
Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Archaeology, Art History, Latin, History,
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $20,832.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
With a Master of Classical Studies, you can explore the ancient Greek and Roman worlds – while enjoying some very modern travel.
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime studying antiquity in Turkey and archaeology in Italy and Greece. Or closer to home, you can draw on the University’s expertise in language, literature and ancient history, and the wealth of resources in the ANU Classics Museum.
As a graduate of the Master of Classical Studies, you will be uniquely equipped to apply your perspective on the ancient world to your understanding of our world today.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015
Employment Opportunities
A Master of Classical Studies will advance your career as a university teacher or administrator, professional research writer, senior public servant, museum curator, schoolteacher, journalist, librarian, or any profession involving the analysis of arguments, interpretation of texts, and writing skills.Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Speak and write with considerable authority on the language, history, literature, art or other aspects of Ancient Greek and Roman culture under study;
- Think critically, analytically and at an advanced level about problems and issues in Classical world studies;
- Research at a high level and communicate the results at near-professional level; and
- Read and understand basic texts in Latin and/or Ancient Greek.
Further Information
- Interested in writing a thesis? Check out the advanced version of this degree.
- Please be aware that any courses taken as part of the 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU list will not count towards the advanced degree should you decide to transfer. This is because the advanced degree has no free electives, as they are in practice replaced by a 24 unit thesis.
