Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Ancient History
Overview
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Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of History
Summary
Key features
- Analyse fragmented and diverse evidence
Learn to synthesise inscriptions, art, texts and archaeological remains to produce nuanced insight from complex, incomplete sources.
- Connect past and present perspectives
Critique how modern interpretations shape understanding of ancient cultures and link historical insights to today’s challenges.
- Engage with practical learning experiences
Gain hands-on skills through fieldwork, museum collections and digital tools that support research and public history projects.
- Access 18,000 resources in the on-campus Gale History Museum
Study ancient artefacts, including the southern hemisphere’s largest papyri collection, plus inscriptions, ceramics and coins.
Career outcomes
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Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Ancient History, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
How can I study this major?
Ancient History is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Academic
- Archivist
- Collections officer
- Community education officer
- Conservator
- Cultural heritage specialist
- Gallery or museum curator
- Heritage planner
- Historian
- Museum education officer
- Research assistant
- Teacher (after further study)
- Tour leader
Employers
- Arts organisations
- Community organisations
- Cultural and heritage organisations
- Environmental and conservation groups
- Government agencies and departments
- Libraries
- Media, creative or communications agencies
- Mining companies
- Museums
- NGOs
- National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Publishing houses
- Research institutes
- Schools
- Tourism and hospitality sector
- Universities
Career information
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