Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Arts (X0F:1) (0100808) + Diploma of Arts - Ancient Civilisations (A1A) (0100746)

By studying Ancient Civilisations students come to understand the everchanging nature of human societies, as well as the deep continuities that bind humanity together. They will explore topics in mythology and religion, drama, history, classical epic, and many more. As such, Ancient Civilisations is dynamic and multidisciplinary: students will gain experience with ancient historiography, literary criticism, material culture, and philosophical enquiry. 

This program begins with surveys of the Greek and Roman cultures which introduce skills for interpreting ancient primary sources. The program's intermediate units introduce students to classical scholarship and continue to deepen skills in critical analysis of primary sources. At the advanced level, students begin to engage critically with secondary scholarship and build intellectual independence by developing their research projects. Together, the Ancient Civilisations and Ancient Languages majors make up the Classics discipline, and both majors are taught by renowned Classics lecturers. This course’s major develops critical thinking, research methods, and intercultural awareness, which prepares them for a range of professional careers that require an understanding of the ethical implications of a project, long-term effects of actions or diverse experiences of policy. Areas where such skills are needed include: Politics and Policy, Education, Human Resources and Non-Government Organisations.