Master of Ancient History

Possible career opportunities include:

• archivist
• diplomat
• high school teacher (professional development)
• heritage consultant
• museum curator
• policy advisor/consultant
• publisher
• researcher
• writer

Higher education

Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to the course at one of the admission points below. 

Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the course's zones (see Course Structure) which will affect the overall duration of the degree.

Students commencing with the Foundation Zone

• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning, or
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Students commencing with the Core zone:

• AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

Meet two of the following three criteria:

• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
• Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

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.

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.

Information can be found at: https://mq.edu.au/rpl

Graduates in the Master of Ancient History (OUA) will have specialised knowledge in this discipline and skills for research and further learning. In this course, you will have the opportunity to gain advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of relevant disciplines. In addition to the coursework offered through seminars, you will conduct research in your chosen field. You may only enrol in the course as an online student. The course caters for anyone who wishes to further their studies in Ancient History, support specific professional development (eg teachers), or prepare for higher degree research studies.

Recommended Study Pattern

Foundation Zone

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

Students admitted at the Foundation Zone have to complete the above four subjects.

Core Zone

(The core zone is required for all students. Students admitted at the Core Zone entry are exempt from the Foundation Zone subjects)

Complete all the following subjects:

• AHIX8000  Capstone Advanced Project
• AHIX8210 History Writing in Antiquity: Herodotus and Thucydides
• AHIX8211 The Athenian Empire 510 - 404 BC
• AHIX8213 Egypt: Alexander to Augustus
• AHIX8221 Caravan Cities
• AHIX8230 City of Constantine
• AHIX8252 Egypt in the Age of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun
• AHIX8320 Under the Shadow of Vesuvius: Archaeology in Ancient Campania

Total subjects required for Core Zone: 8

Award Requirements

Depending on the admission point for which you qualify (see Entry Requirements), you will need to complete eight or twelve subjects. The Core zone is always compulsory.