BACHELOR OF ARTS COURSE GUIDE 2017
Ancient
cultures
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"Studying Ancient cultures means that I can follow my passion
in archaeology. Archaeology redefines our culture through
discovering the past. Monash has given me opportunities
to head out into the field and excavate, which are the most
amazing experiences, teaching me the practical skills I need."
Caitlin Leigh Jensen
Graduate
About Ancient cultures
Location:
Clayton
Available as:
Major, Minor
or Elective unit
Studies in Ancient cultures focuses on
the ancient Mediterranean world and
Indigenous Australian studies. In this
area of study you'll examine historical
texts, literature and material records
(such as ancient sites, monuments,
art and objects) to understand
how people lived, how their culture
developed and what their beliefs were.
Why should I study
Ancient cultures?
For more information:
future.arts.monash.edu/
ug-ancient-cultures
Career paths
Studies in Ancient cultures
can open up career opportunities
around the world.
Here’s a snapshot of some
of the fields you could work in:
You'll gain knowledge of the cultures
of the first Australians, and how their
past has been preserved – invaluable to
our nation’s enduring heritage. You'll learn
to appreciate how the Mediterranean served
as the birthplace of many influential ancient
cultures (Egypt, Iraq, Greece and Italy)
that still fascinate the modern audience.
Interestingly, you'll also become familiar
with how these cultures have contributed
to the intellectual development of our
Western world, and what the results
of their remarkable achievements are.
Complementary
areas of study
As part of your study on Ancient
cultures, you may choose to include
electives from these complementary areas:
»» Religious studies
»» Languages and linguistics (we recommend
you take a modern European language)
»» Consultancy
»» Sociology
»» Research
»» Documentary production
»» Monash Indigenous Centre Indigenous
cultures and histories
»» Tourism
»» Film and Screen studies
»» Museum/gallery curating
Ancient cultures offers a broad choice
of units giving you the option to explore
new areas while focussing on those
you’re really interested in. Here are
some examples of what you can study
»» Ancient mythologies
»» The golden age of Athens
»» The archaeology of death in
ancient Egypt: The early dynastic
period to middle kingdom
»» From Alexander to Kleopatra: The
Hellenistic world and the rise of Rome
»» Australia’s ancient Indigenous past:
50,000 year archaeological odyssey
»» Bread and circuses: Performing
identity in Greco-Roman cultures
»» The archaeology of world rock art
»» Egypt’s golden age
»» Ancient Egyptian language, ancient Greek
and Latin, Imperial Rome: A study in power
and perversion in the early empire
»» Imperial Rome: A study in power
and perversion in the early empire
»» Eros and the body: Sexuality and
body politics in the classical world
»» History
»» Conservation
»» Heritage management
What units can you
study in Ancient cultures?
Note: Units may change from year to year.