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The Roman Eastern Frontier

Undergraduate | MAQ-AHIX342 | 2018

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Track the Roman Empire's military movements in the third and fourth centuries.

Study the spread of commerce and religion during this period. Stand at the Eastern Frontier as the Romans battle Persian armies. Gain insight into the Middle East today.

Study method
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Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
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The Roman Eastern Frontier

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will:

    1. have a sound knowledge of the major political and military developments in the regions of the Roman Eastern Frontier during the third and fourth centuries AD
    2. have an awareness of significant religious activity and developments together with the importance of trade and commerce
    3. be able to display a strong basic knowledge of the topography of the region both ancient and modern.

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-AHIX242 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-HST240 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete Level 1 and 2 studies in Ancient History before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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