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 75 points of study (usually six subjects) for attainment. Arts minors require 50 points of study (usually four subjects) for attainment. This means you have the opportunity to achieve two majors or one major and one minor in your course. You will also complete breadth studies and other complimentary Arts subjects.

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 entry point 1.

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

Completing your studies

Example major and minor structures for Entry Point 1

If you are taking Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) as a major, you must complete:

• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Latin Level 2 major core subjects (usually in second year)
• 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Latin Level 2 major elective subjects (usually in second year)
• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Latin Level 3 major core subjects (usually in third year)
• One (12.5 credit point) level 3 capstone subject (usually in third year)

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

A Major begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Major. Please note that the Level 2 language subjects in this Major require the completion of two first-year discipline Foundation language subjects as a pre-requisite.

For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this major.

If you are taking Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) as a minor, you must complete:

• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Latin EP1 Level 2 minor elective subjects including (usually in second year)
• A maximum of 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Ancient World Studies Level 2 minor elective subjects
• 25 credit points (two subjects) of Latin Level 3 minor elective subjects including (usually in third year)
• A maximum of 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Ancient World Studies Level 3 minor elective subjects

Please note - Foundation Subjects:

A Minor begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Minor. It is recommended students take two foundation subjects in the discipline.

For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this minor.

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.