With a Master of Classical Studies (Advanced), you can explore the ancient Greek and Roman worlds - while enjoying some very modern travel. Experience the opportunity of a lifetime studying antiquity in Turkey and archaeology in Italy and Greece. Or closer to home, you can draw on the University’s expertise in language, literature and ancient history, and the wealth of resources in the ANU Classics Museum. As a graduate of the Master of Classical Studies (Advanced), you will be uniquely equipped to apply your perspective on the ancient world to your understanding of our world today. Students enter the Master of Classical Studies (Advanced) by transfer from the Master of Classical Studies.

A Master of Classical Studies (Advanced) will advance your career as a university teacher or administrator, professional research writer, senior public servant, museum curator, schoolteacher, journalist, librarian, or any profession involving the analysis of arguments, interpretation of texts, and writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

1. Speak and write with considerable authority on the language, history, literature, art or other aspects of Ancient Greek and Roman culture under study;
2. Think critically, analytically and at an advanced level about problems and issues in Classical world studies;
3. Research at a high level and communicate the results at near-professional level;
4. Read and understand basic texts in Latin and/or Ancient Greek
5. Complete a major piece of research (24,000 words) in the field of Classical Studies.

By transfer from the Master of Classical Studies with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.

If the total number of units attempted exceeds 72 in the same teaching period in which the 72nd unit is attempted, exactly 72 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks.

Students will be awarded up to 72 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.

Cognate Disciplines: Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Archaeology, Art History, Latin, History

• TOEFL: Paper-based score: 570 (min. 4.5 in TWE). Internet-based score: 80 (min. 20 reading and writing, 18 in speaking and listening
• IELTS Academic:  6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
• PTE Academic: 64 overall (min. 55 in each of the communicative skills) 
• Cambridge CAE: 176 overall (min.169 in each subtest)

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ACTON,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia