Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin)
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2025
Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin)
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor K.O. Chong-Gossard
Email: koc@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
Classics is the study of the languages Ancient Greek and Latin, which have been taught at the University of Melbourne since its very foundation and have been a core element of higher education for many centuries. The overall objective of the Classics program is to introduce students to key literary texts from classical antiquity (including history, drama, oratory, philosophy, epic, and lyric poetry), and to enable students to discover the many important contributions which reading ancient texts in the original languages can make to understanding both the ancient world and the Western tradition. Knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin is also very useful for research and training in such related disciplines as biochemistry, medicine, the history and philosophy of science, archaeology, Biblical studies, history, philosophy, art history, Romance language studies, English literary studies, and music.
Students who major in Classics may progress through one or both of these languages from beginners level (entry point 1) and are encouraged to take subjects in both languages. Students who have completed one of these languages at VCE may begin studying the language at entry point 3 and are required to commence studying the other classical language at level 1 (entry point 1).
Students who are interested in pursuing a Classics major are highly advised to seek advice from the Coordinator regarding the appropriate study plan.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- Apply appropriate skills and methodologies for the reading and translating of Ancient Greek and Latin texts
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the vocabulary, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of the Ancient Greek and Latin languages
- Identify and engage critically with scholarship in the field of Classics
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literature of ancient Greece and Rome in the original languages
- Approach all evidence about classical literatures, cultures and societies with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values
- Articulate the relationship between different classical Greek and Latin texts and the social, historical and cultural contexts that produced them
- Communicate translations and interpretations of classical Greek and Latin texts effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work effectively, in groups and independently, to identify, discuss and critically analyse key issues in the interpretation of classical Greek and Latin texts.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Structure
100 credit points
Students who major in Classics may progress through one or both of these languages from beginners level (entry point 1) and are encouraged to take subjects in both languages. Students who have completed one of these languages at VCE may begin studying the language at entry point 3 and are required to commence studying the other classical language at level 1 (entry point 1).
The subject ANCW30017 is compulsory in the Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) and Ancient World Studies majors. Students who are completing two majors in these disciplines can only count ANCW30017 towards one major. One additional Level 3 subject must be completed for the other major.
This major requires the completion of either:
Latin Entry Point 1
- 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 1 core subjects
- 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 2 core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 2 elective subjects
- 25 credit points of Latin EP1 Level 3 core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Capstone subject
OR
Latin Entry Point 3
- 25 credit points of Latin EP3 Level 1 core subjects
- 25 credit points of Latin EP3 Level 2 core subjects
12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies electives or 12.5 credit points of Ancient Greek electives
Between 12.5 and 25 credit points of Ancient World Studies level 3 electives or Between 12.5 and 25 credit points of Ancient Greek level 3 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Capstone subject
OR
Ancient Greek Entry Point 1
- 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 1 core subjects
- 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 2 core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 2 elective subjects
- 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP1 Level 3 core subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Capstone subject
OR
Ancient Greek Entry Point 3
- 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP3 Level 1 core subjects
- 25 credit points of Ancient Greek EP3 Level 2 core subjects
12.5 credit points of Ancient World Studies level 2 electives or 12.5 credit points of Latin Level 2 electives
Between 12.5 and 25 credit points of Ancient World Studies level 3 electives or Between 12.5 and 25 credit points of Latin Level 3 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Capstone subject
Latin Entry Point 1
Latin EP1 Level 1 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS10006 | Latin 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10007 | Latin 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 1 Level 2 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20031 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 1 Level 2 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW20003 | Egypt Under the Pharaohs | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20019 | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20026 | Living and Dying in the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20027 | The Ancient Greeks: Art & Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20028 | Interpreting Material Culture | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL20040 | Greek Philosophy | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20022 | History of Greece: Homer to Alexander | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS20015 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20016 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20013 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20014 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 1 Level 3 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS30013 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30009 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 1 capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin Entry Point 3
Latin EP 3 Level 1 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS10012 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10014 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 3 Level 2 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS20030 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20026 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 3 Level 2 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW20003 | Egypt Under the Pharaohs | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20019 | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20022 | History of Greece: Homer to Alexander | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20026 | Living and Dying in the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20027 | The Ancient Greeks: Art & Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20028 | Interpreting Material Culture | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL20040 | Greek Philosophy | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS20015 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20016 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20013 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20014 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20035 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
Latin EP3 Level 3 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30004 | Beyond Babylon | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30011 | Underworld and Afterlife | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30016 | The Age of Alexander the Great | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30021 | Imperial Rome: Mediterranean Superpower | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30023 | Practical Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW30025 | Field Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS30045 | Intensive Ancient Greek 1 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS30025 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30024 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Latin EP 3 capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek Entry Point 1
Ancient Greek EP 1 Level 1 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS10004 | Ancient Greek 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10005 | Ancient Greek 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 1 Level 2 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS20015 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20016 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 1 Level 2 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW20003 | Egypt Under the Pharaohs | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20019 | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20022 | History of Greece: Homer to Alexander | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20026 | Living and Dying in the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20027 | The Ancient Greeks: Art & Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20028 | Interpreting Material Culture | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL20040 | Greek Philosophy | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20030 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20031 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20026 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 1 Level 3 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS30024 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30025 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 1 capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek Entry Point 3
Ancient Greek 3 EP 3 Level 1 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS10020 | Ancient Greek 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS10021 | Ancient Greek 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 3 Level 2 core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS20013 | Ancient Greek 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20014 | Ancient Greek 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 3 Level 2 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAS20029 | Latin 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20031 | Latin 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20030 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS20026 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20003 | Egypt Under the Pharaohs | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20015 | Classical Mythology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20019 | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20022 | History of Greece: Homer to Alexander | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20023 | Ancient Egyptian 3 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20024 | Ancient Egyptian 4 | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20025 | Archaeology of the Roman World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20026 | Living and Dying in the Roman World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW20027 | The Ancient Greeks: Art & Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW20028 | Interpreting Material Culture | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHIL20040 | Greek Philosophy | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 3 capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30017 | Interpreting the Ancient World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Ancient Greek EP 3 Level 3 elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCW30004 | Beyond Babylon | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30011 | Underworld and Afterlife | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30016 | The Age of Alexander the Great | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30021 | Imperial Rome: Mediterranean Superpower | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANCW30023 | Practical Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ANCW30025 | Field Archaeology | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| CLAS30013 | Latin 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30009 | Latin 6 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLAS30004 | Intensive Beginners Latin | Not available in 2025 | 25 |
Links
http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/classics-archaeology
Last updated: 9 April 2025