Graduate Certificate of Ancient History

Macquarie University

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Overview In studying a Graduate Certificate of Ancient History you will gain a broad knowledge in this discipline and skills for further learning.

You will have the opportunity to gain advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of the disciplines offered:

Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient … For more content click the Read More button below.In studying a Graduate Certificate of Ancient History you will gain a broad knowledge in this discipline and skills for further learning.

You will have the opportunity to gain advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in a range of the disciplines offered:

Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies, and Ancient Languages.

In addition to the coursework offered through a program of seminars, you may conduct research in your chosen field.

You may enrol in this course in either internal or external modes.

The course will provide pathways for you, to further studies in Ancient History, support specific professional development needs (eg for teachers) or preparing you for entry into the Master of Ancient History.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Understand recent developments in one or more of the following specialised bodies of knowledge: Ancient Greece, Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Early Christianity, Coptic Studies, Ancient Languages.
2. Apply research principles and methods relevant to Ancient World studies in one or more of the fields of archaeology; art and architecture; epigraphy; historiography, language and literature; material culture; numismatics.
3. Understand, respect and display professional (academic), ethical and sustainability principles and values.
4. Evaluate theoretical, methodological, historical and linguistic information and scholarship about ancient Egypt and the Near East and/or Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity.
5. Integrate knowledge, imagination, and evaluation as a foundation for creative learning behaviour.
6. Communicate ideas about Ancient History studies clearly, coherently and with reference to evidence.
7. Utilise research methods and tools, balancing creativity and initiative with knowledge of the subject and scholarship.
8. Apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner.

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