Classical Studies

With a Master of Classical Studies, 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, you will be uniquely equipped to apply your perspective on the ancient world to your understanding of our world today.

Career Options

Employment Opportunities

A Master of Classical Studies 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; and
4. Read and understand basic texts in Latin and/or Ancient Greek.

The Master of Classical Studies requires completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

6 units from completion of CLAS6001 Traditional Grammar

A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

CLAS8002 Graduate Reading Course A

CLAS8003 Graduate Reading Course B

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

GREK6112 Continuing Ancient Greek

LATN6002 Continuing Latin

A maximum of 48 units from completion of courses from the following list:

ANCH6013 Ancient World in Film

ANCH6023 State, sanctuary and community: archaeology of settlement and memory in ancient Greece

ANCH6101 Cultures in conflict: Greeks, Romans and others in southern Italy and Sicily

ANCH6502 Bad neighbours: evidence of Athenian life from 4th century law-court speeches

ANCH6504 Warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds

ANCH6505 A region in antiquity: Gallipoli and western Turkey

ANCH6506 Dark Age to democracy: early Greek history, 1000-480 BC

CLAS8018 Research in Classical Studies

CLAS8019 Classics Methods and Evidence

CLAS8020 Research in Classical Studies

GREK6101 Intermediate Ancient Greek

GREK6125 Advanced Ancient Greek

LATN6101 Intermediate Latin

LATN6125 Advanced Latin

24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65 per cent

All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.

Cognate disciplines

Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Archaeology, Art History, Latin, History,

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to current and future students to assist with the cost of their studies. The University is committed to enabling all students, regardless of their background, to achieve their best at ANU and realise their potential. 

Eligibility for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.