Build the research skills needed for a professional career in the classics

Studying the classics via literature, art and philosophy allows us to develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of modern civilisation. As technology advances and society changes, we encounter more ethical and practical challenges, and professionals who learn to reflect on the past whilst embracing change will have the skills to pursue broad career opportunities.

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in the classics, designed to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and transferable skills to adapt to a broad range of working environments. Because we have proven success in equipping adults for the constantly changing job market, we ensure that our classics courses focus on excellent strategies for research, analysis of materials and theories and deep working relating to primary and secondary sources. You will graduate future-fit and ready to embrace the many employment opportunities in which these skills are required.

The majority of our students choose to study online, where they become part of a community of adult learners who pool their life and work experiences to build real-world networks for the future. On-campus learners can take advantage of housing, sports facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters per year.

With UNE, you’ll graduate prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for classics scholars, whether you choose to pursue a career in education, the arts or cultural heritage. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore the classics courses and specialisations on offer at UNE.

Courses by study level

Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units,…

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Bachelor of Arts

One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It …

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice is designed for people who want to make history their profession, those who already work in a historical context and want to upskill, or …

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialised area, to…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Are you a graduate looking to add new skills to your CV to reinforce or redirect your career? Perhaps you are keen to pursue a personal interest in the arts or humanities. Or maybe you are interested in completing a master's but aren't sure…

Duration
  • 0.5 or 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Non-Award

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own  4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a  Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your  mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Why study with us?

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The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.

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Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Classics

With strong and rising demand for professionals with critical, analytical research skills, UNE’s classics study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes in the modern world of work. Strengthen your position as a reflective thinker. Explore your study options now.

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Ancient Ethics and Beliefs
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
With UNE's renowned academics you will develop the research and analytical skills to future-fit your career. Incorporate the use of digital libraries, VR and other natural language processing technology into your work and secure your career with …

With UNE's renowned academics you will develop the research and analytical skills to future-fit your career. Incorporate the use of digital libraries, VR and other natural language processing technology into your work and secure your career with your awareness of the foundations of modern society.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Ancient Greece: History and Culture
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's renowned history professors will help you develop the research and analytical skills to resolve contemporary problems and secure your choice of career in the modern world. You’ll use up-to-date learning methods including digitised…

UNE's renowned history professors will help you develop the research and analytical skills to resolve contemporary problems and secure your choice of career in the modern world. You’ll use up-to-date learning methods including digitised libraries, translation software and new technologies.

Courses Type Level of Study
Advanced Diploma in Arts Minor Undergraduate
Ancient Rome: History and Culture
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Explore ideas developed in ancient Rome that shaped the world using advanced…

UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Explore ideas developed in ancient Rome that shaped the world using advanced global tools, data systems and collaborative technology.

Courses Type Level of Study
Advanced Diploma in Arts Minor Undergraduate
Classical Languages
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Develop your knowledge of the classical languages with UNE's linguistics and language experts. Explore diversity and use current and evolving technology to enhance your learning and give you a solid linguistic foundation to secure your career in …

Develop your knowledge of the classical languages with UNE's linguistics and language experts. Explore diversity and use current and evolving technology to enhance your learning and give you a solid linguistic foundation to secure your career in the areas of law, science or the humanities.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice Minor Undergraduate
Graduate Certificate in Arts Major Postgraduate
Advanced Diploma in Arts Minor Undergraduate
Classical Languages (Greek and Latin)
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Enhance your knowledge of classical languages with UNE's linguistic experts. Using state-of-the-art digital tech, and tried and trusted methods, develop your reading, writing and speaking skills and build a foundation for your employability in…

Enhance your knowledge of classical languages with UNE's linguistic experts. Using state-of-the-art digital tech, and tried and trusted methods, develop your reading, writing and speaking skills and build a foundation for your employability in any communications role in our rapidly changing world.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Greek History
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's history experts and develop the research and analytical skills to explore how the foundations of the modern world can be found in the society of the ancient Greeks. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and tech and…

Benefit from UNE's history experts and develop the research and analytical skills to explore how the foundations of the modern world can be found in the society of the ancient Greeks. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and tech and secure your place in the evolving world of academia.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Roman History
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from the knowledge of UNE's world-class academics as you undertake studies in the long-standing field of Roman History. Consider complementing your societal and cultural knowledge of Rome with studies in Latin. Develop transferable…

Benefit from the knowledge of UNE's world-class academics as you undertake studies in the long-standing field of Roman History. Consider complementing your societal and cultural knowledge of Rome with studies in Latin. Develop transferable research, analysis and communication skills.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
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Careers in Classics

By studying classics with UNE, you will have the future-proof skills to secure positions in a wide range of careers. Civilisations always place importance on history and, as such, the need for professionals with skillsets in research, critical thinking and clear communication is always high. Classics graduates can find work in a variety of settings.

  • Archaeologist
    Combine a classics background with archaeological training to explore and preserve historical sites and artefacts.
  • Museum curator
    Oversee collections of historical artefacts in museums and cultural institutions.
  • Teacher
    Prepare teaching materials, provide feedback on assessments and guide students’ learning in classics.
  • Librarian
    Manage, organise and provide access to the resources available in a library.
  • Archivist
    Manage and preserve historical documents, records and artefacts in museums, libraries or government institutions.
  • Writer or editor
    Use writing and research skills to work as an editor, writer or content creator in areas such as publishing, journalism or marketing.
  • Historical researcher
    Conduct historical research for academic institutions, government agencies or private organisations.
  • Cultural heritage consultant
    Provide advice and aid in the collection and recording of significant cultural heritage objects or knowledge.

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UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

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