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Subject Overview

Ever wonder how the pyramids were made, why Greek mythology is still so popular or who Cleopatra really was? In Classical Studies and Ancient History, you will explore the cultures and histories of the ancient Mediterranean world, with a particular focus on Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Themes include warfare, literature, art, politics, religion, gender, and modern receptions of ancient cultures. The ancient world is still with us as a reference point and touchstone. In Classical Studies and Ancient History, we strive to understand why this has been such a powerful and influential period of human history and what we can still learn from and enjoy about the world of the ancient past.

Knowledge and Skills

Postgraduate study in Classical Studies and Ancient History
You can undertake advanced courses and research in Egyptian, Greek and Roman history and culture, and the intellectual world and material remains of antiquity.
Postgraduate courses in Classical Studies and Ancient History reflect our research strengths:
- Greek and Roman history and historiography
- Egyptian history
- Late antiquity
- Archaeology and art history
- The intellectual world of Greece and Rome

Potential Careers

Graduates from Classical Studies and Ancient History go into an extraordinarily vast range of fields. We have former students who now work in media and television, politics, government, technology, fraud detection, teaching, conservation, museums, art, academia, historical preservation, advertising and more.
Our focus is on teaching research skills, critical analysis, interpretation of evidence, argument construction, persuasive writing, oral communication, and independent thought. These skills are valuable in almost any field and for a lifetime of social engagement.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite: A major in Ancient History, Classical Studies, Classical Studies and Ancient History, or a major in Greek or Latin including 90 points in Ancient History or Classical Studies, or the equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee. Students must have passed 15 points from ANCIENT 220, 221, LATIN 101, or the equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points for either of the following:

  • At least 120 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Classical Studies and Ancient History, or
  • All of the following:
  • At least 90 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Classical Studies and Ancient History (90 point option), and
  • 0 to 30 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule, and
  • 0 to 30 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland Other Courses

Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Classical Studies and Ancient History

Complete at least 120 points from the following:

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Classical Studies and Ancient History (90 point option)

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

Courses from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 30 points from the following:

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 points from University of Auckland.

Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.

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