Graduate Certificate of Ancient History

On successful completion, you will be able to

1. Understand recent developments in one or more of the following specialised bodies of knowledge: Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies, Ancient Language.
2. Apply research principles and methods relevant to Ancient World studies in one or more of the fields of archaeology; art and architecture; epigraphy; historiography, language and literature; material culture; numismatics.
3. Understand, respect and display professional (academic), ethical and sustainability principles and values.
4. Evaluate theoretical, methodological, historical and linguistic information and scholarship about ancient Egypt and the Near East and/or Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
5. Integrate knowledge, imagination, and evaluation as a foundation for creative learning behaviour.
6. Communicate ideas about Ancient History studies clearly, coherently and with reference to evidence.
7. Utilize research methods and tools, balancing creativity and initiative with knowledge of the subject and scholarship
8. Apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner

The Graduate Certificate Of Ancient History 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 degree will prepare students for subsequent entrance into a Graduate Diploma of Arts with a Specialisation in Ancient History or MA in Ancient History, Egyptology, or Coptic Studies at Macquarie University. 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.

Higher education

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

English Proficiency Requirements

The required standard of English for this program is:

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.

All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. 

For more information on accepted equivalents, please see English Language Requirements.

You may be eligible for credit against individual units in your course at Macquarie if you have additional postgraduate-level study or qualifications beyond those required for admission.

For more information see our Recognition of Prior Learning page or submit an enquiry.

Please note: All Macquarie subjects are now available in Semesters. Please refer to the Key Dates page for further information.

The course will provide pathways for you, to further studies in Ancient History, support specific professional development needs (eg for teachers) or preparing you for entry into the Master of Ancient History in an online mode.

You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of the disciplines offered: Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies, and Ancient Languages.

In addition to the coursework offered through a program of online seminars, you may conduct research in your chosen field.

From 2020 the Macquarie subject codes have changed. All subjects previously studied under the old subject code will be recognized as equivalent.

Recommended Study Pattern

Complete 4 essential subjects:

• AHIX6100  Ancient Languages Foundation
• AHIX6200 Ancient Language Studies: Foundation in Ancient Language
• AHIX6201 Ancient Historiographical and Historical Studies: Foundation
• AHIX6202  Archaeological and Historical Studies: Foundation in Archaeology or History

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Ancient History students must complete four subjects.

A student who is taking an unduly long time to complete a program of study may be excluded from further enrolment. An unduly long period of time is considered to be effective enrolment longer than 4 years for Graduate Certificates.

On completion of admission you are bound by the University Terms and Conditions and must comply with present and future By-laws, Rules, Codes, and Policies, Procedures and Schedulesof Macquarie University.

Applications are due the Friday two weeks prior to the close of enrolment date for the study term you are applying for.

Note:

Once you have been admitted into your degree, you must enrol in at least one subject in the study term immediately following admission, and you must remain enrolled past the census date. If not, your admission will lapse and you will need to re-apply for the degree again. Deferment is not available for OUA students.

 https://students.mq.edu.au/study/faculties/open-universities-australia/degree-information.

Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy will not be permitted to register in Macquarie University degrees offered through OUA. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Changes in 2020

The subjects in this degree have changed. The previous structure was:

Complete 4 of the following:

• AHIX801 Ancient Egyptian Religion
• AHIX820 The Athenian Empire 510-404 BC
• AHIX821 Egypt: Alexander to Augustus
• AHIX823 History Writing in Antiquity: Herodotus and Thucydides
• AHIX855 The Art and Archaeology of Late Antique Egypt

The new structure is as follows:
Complete the 4 subjects below:

• AHIX6100  Ancient Languages Foundation
• AHIX6200 Ancient Language Studies: Foundation in Ancient Language
• AHIX6201 Ancient Historiographical and Historical Studies: Foundation
• AHIX6202  Archaeological and Historical Studies: Foundation in Archaeology or History

Students who have completed subjects from the old structure can still count them towards the award requirements. Please choose from the above list of subjects to complete the 4 subjects required for the qualification.

Please contact Macquarie University for further information here https://ask.mq.edu.au/