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Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History

History is a fascinating and exciting field of study. With the introduction of the National Curriculum in 2011, History will be moved back into the spotlight in Australian secondary schools. The Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History from Macquarie University offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of the ancient Mediterranean region. You will learn about the art, architecture, religion and literature of the ancient civilization and develop an understanding of the cultural history through both visual and literary evidence. If you are an education professional seeking to advance your credentials or a student interested in historical study, this postgraduate course is an ideal course to undertake.

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Overview

Level of study: What does Postgraduate mean?

Postgraduate

Number of units: What are units?

3 units

How to enrol

  1. This course has restricted enrolment. You must apply and be accepted before you can enrol in units.
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History has been designed as a specialised introduction to the ancient Mediterranean region. The five units within the course have been chosen to encompass the four major areas of art, architecture, religion, and literature. The units are also linked thematically to provide students with a general overview of cultural history by considering both visual and literary evidence.

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Career Outcomes

The Postgraduate Certificate will provide further career development for established professionals; in particular, teachers of Ancient History at high school level who wish to expand their knowledge base.

The course will also prepare students for subsequent entrance into a Graduate Diploma or MA in Ancient History, Egyptology, Art and Architecture, Late Antiquity, or Coptic Studies. These future awards will in turn provide an ideal qualification for relevant professions such as research assistant/associate, gallery, archival, or museum curator, writer/editor, librarian/information specialist, tertiary or secondary teacher, travel and tour guide operator, or for administrative careers in the public or private sector.

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Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

International students require IELTS of 6.5.

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How to Apply

This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Macquarie University before they can enrol in units through OUA.

Students will need to submit an application form by mail with originals or certified copies and evidence of their previous degrees and academic transcripts.

Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.

Macquarie_Postgraduate_Application_Form (PDF, 438 KB)

Applications should be mailed to:

OUA Program Manager
Centre for Open Education
Macquarie University
NSW 2109

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Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History students must complete three units.

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Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

Applicants should contact the course coordinator for information about Credit policies at Macquarie University.

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Course Structure

Postgraduate Certificate in Ancient History Total number of units to complete: 3 units
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Optional Units: Complete 3 units from the following 5 units
Ancient Egyptian Religion
Macquarie
Introduction to Coptic Art & Archaeology
Macquarie
History Writing in Antiquity: Herodotus and Thucydides
Macquarie
Ptolemaic Egypt from Alexander the Great to Augustus
Macquarie
The Athenian Empire 510-404 BC
Macquarie
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