Rome and the Caesars
UndergraduateMAQ-AHIX22252026
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $2,245
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Rome and the Caesars
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Illustrate a broad knowledge of historical developments, research principals and discipline specific methodologies for the study of Roman imperial history.
- Examine and critically evaluate historical data with initiative and judgement and illustrate competency through devising and sustaining arguments and solving of problems relating to Roman imperial history.
- Examine and critically evaluate historical data with initiative and judgement and illustrate competency through devising and sustaining arguments and solving of problems relating to Roman imperial history.
- Reflect critically on the legacy of Roman imperial rule in modern political and cultural narratives.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Who were the Caesars and what made Rome an empire that reshaped the ancient world? Rome and the Caesars introduces students to the dramatic rise and rule of Roman emperors, from the fall of the Republic to the heights of imperial power. Through vivid primary sources, archaeological evidence, and cutting-edge scholarship, this unit explores how emperors ruled, how power was displayed and contested, and how ordinary people, from slaves to senators experienced Roman rule. Students will investigate themes like propaganda, violence, succession, spectacle, and religion, and consider how Rome’s imperial legacy continues to influence modern ideas about leadership and authority. Whether you're fascinated by gladiators, imperial palaces, or the politics of power, this course offers an exciting entry into one of the most influential periods in world history.
- Non-academic writing (40%)
- Portfolio: Commentary, Catalogue of Sources, Bibliography (40%)
- Source Analysis (20%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Pre-requisite: 40cp at 1000 level or above
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
AHIS2225 Rome and the Caesars
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG
UndergraduateMAQ-HIS-DEG
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