Ancient history
Are you intrigued by ancient times? The people, the decisions they made, and why things were the way that they were?
Study a course in ancient history, and you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the grit of medieval times, the indulgence of the renaissance, the power of revolutions and more.
What will I learn in an ancient history course?
Ancient history is expansive. Where you choose to take your studies in the field is, really, up to you. In an ancient history course, you might cover areas such as:
- Archaeology
- Material culture
- Historical literature
- Politics
- Mythology
- Philosophy
- Architecture
All of which you’ll have the opportunity to study across various time periods and locations. From ancient Greece to Rome, Great Britain and more.
What are the career opportunities with ancient history courses?
Those who study ancient history often use their unique understanding of research and reflection to move into the following roles:
- Archivist
Use your course in ancient history to preserve records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts. - Heritage consultant
Work with the local council to give advice on heritage matters using your ancient history knowledge. - Museum curator
Put your ancient history degree to use by planning and organising gallery and museum collections. - Librarian
Manage collections of information for the local community using your knowledge of archives and research.
Major in ancient history
Undergraduate GRF-ART-DEG-2021
Bachelor of Arts
- Major in Art History
- Major in Creative Writing
- Major in Criminal Justice
- Major in History
- Major in Journalism
- Major in Literature
- Major in Media Studies
- Major in Public Relations
- Major in Screen Culture
- Major in Sociology
Undergraduate MAQ-ART-DEG-2021
Bachelor of Arts
- Major in English
- Major in Ancient History
- Major in Modern History
- Major in Philosophy
- Major in Politics
- Major in Sociology
- Major in Creative Writing
- Major in Indigenous Studies
- Major in International Relations
- Major in Applied Ethics
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