Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin)

Your course structure

The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent.

Most Arts majors require 100 points of study (usually eight subjects) for attainment. This means out of your 300-point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two majors in your course.

Completing your major

A major in Classics includes:

• 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 1 subjects (usually first year)
• 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 2 subjects (usually second year)
• 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 3 subjects (usually third year)

Your major study must comprise a minimum of 62.5 points (usually five subjects) of Ancient Greek and/or Latin subjects, and may include a maximum of 37.5 points (usually three subjects) taken from the Ancient World Studies major.

Note: Students completing a major or minor in Classics will need to complete a certain distribution of compulsory and elective subjects based on their entry point. For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this course.

Breadth studies

Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne curriculum. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of arts, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests — just as you will in your future career.

Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise.