Bachelor of Ancient History

Macquarie University

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Overview This course includes the study of early Egypt and the ancient Near East through classical Greece and Rome, Late Antiquity, Judaism and early Christianity, and the medieval and Byzantine periods.

You are required to take a unit in archaeology.

There are also opportunities for you to participate in archaeological fieldwork … For more content click the Read More button below.This course includes the study of early Egypt and the ancient Near East through classical Greece and Rome, Late Antiquity, Judaism and early Christianity, and the medieval and Byzantine periods.

You are required to take a unit in archaeology.

There are also opportunities for you to participate in archaeological fieldwork abroad, utilising the resources of the Macquarie University Archaeological Fieldwork Laboratory which provides innovative technology in archaeological service.

It is the course's embrace of such a range of skills pertinent to Ancient World Studies and the breadth of its geographical and chronological compass that give the course its distinct character.

You may enrol in internal or external modes.

The objectives of the course are to enhance your understanding of the history of a wide context of ancient cultures and to provide disciplinary skills for subsequent research.

The course makes available to high-achieving students an elite award in the area of Ancient History, ensuring the recruitment and training of students for Higher Degree Research.Read More

Entry requirements

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Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts pertaining to the study of Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
2. Illustrate a broad knowledge of historical developments, research principles and discipline specific methodologies relevant to the study of Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
3. Explain the principles and processes by which data from Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity is analyzed, evaluated and interpreted.
4. Conceptualise, apply, analyse, synthesise, and/or evaluate historical information and relevant theoretical concepts about Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity gathered from or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning or communication.
5. Examine and critically evaluate historical data with initiative and judgement and illustrate competency through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems associated with the study of Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
6. Present a clear, coherent, evidence-based exposition of knowledge and ideas about Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity in audio, digital, oral, visual, and written form.
7. Demonstrate a knowledge at introductory level of archaeological practice, methods and theory as well as at least two languages relevant to the study of Ancient Egypt and the Near East or Ancient Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
8. Integrate knowledge, imagination and skills in evaluation as a foundation for learning.
9. Develop research skills in the location and evaluation of information and independently design, execute and document a coherent research-based project.
10. Acquire an awareness of professional, ethical and sustainability principles and values.
11. Engage with contemporary cultural perspectives and practices and contextualise historical knowledge and issues according to intellectual, methodological and ethical conventions.

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