Australian National University

Australian National University

Bachelor of Classical Studies

The Bachelor of Classical Studies in History is offered by Australian National University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Delve into the classical world of Greece and Rome through a variety of disciplines at Australia’s leading university.You will study broadly across the field of classical antiquity, defined as the Greco-Roman world from the Aegean Bronze Age (3rd millennium BC) to the transition from late antiquity to the early medieval period (500 AD).Our program ensures that you gain an understanding of the whole period, plus a focus of your choosing and at least one of the classical languages. This flexible program also gives you access to other disciplines such as archaeology or art history.You will be encouraged to take part in an overseas study course in Italy, Greece or Turkey. You will experience the classical world and visit archaeological sites and key museums, all as part of an approved course counting towards your degree.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find work in teaching, research, historical societies, translation, the public service, trade, tourism, museums and many other exciting fields.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Classical Studies, graduates will be able to:
  1. identify key components of Greek and Roman antiquity;
  2. critique and analyse major issues and controversies in Greek and Roman antiquity;
  3. distinguish between primary and secondary sources and critically evaluate them;
  4. demonstrate a working knowledge of either Ancient Greek or Latin language and familiarity with some key examples of literature in that language.



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