Honours
A fourth year of study in the Classics and Archaeology discipline, as either an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) student, is a richly rewarding experience. It provides scope to refine your analytical skills and research techniques while significantly enhancing your range of options after graduation. A fourth year of study at this level is valued by employers. It signals your ability to acquire advanced skills of analysis, to develop original ideas, and to apply innovative solutions to complex problems.
The Classics and Archaeology Discipline offers two specialisations of Honours/PGDip study:
- Classics (which requires study of Ancient Greek and Latin);
- Ancient World Studies/Classical Studies and Archaeology (which does NOT require the study of ancient language)
Ancient World Studies is the title of the specialisation in the New Generation Honours BH-ARTS course, which is available to students who have completed a new generation Bachelor of Arts (BA) at The University of Melbourne, or an equivalent Arts degree from another University.
Classical Studies and Archaeology is the title of this same specialisation, but for students who have completed the heritage Bachelor of Arts at Uni Melbourne, or who are enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma.
Honours/PGDip coordinators
- Dr K.O. Chong-Gossard (semester 1, 2011);
- Dr Rhiannon Evans (semester 2, 2011)
General Honours Information
For general information on eligibility, entry requirements, application procedures, and course structure, see The Faculty of Arts Honours Studies web page.
2012 Honours Subjects
See The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies website for 2012 Classics and Ancient World Studies Subjects web page.
Human Research Ethics
Honours students undertaking research that involves interviews and/or questionnaires may need to submit an ethics application to the School Human Ethics Advisory Group (HEAG). Such an application needs to be approved BEFORE commencing your research. It is recommended that honours students aim to submit their ethics applications either to the April HEAG meeting or, for mid-year entry, the October HEAG meeting. For further information, consult your supervisor, and visit the Human Research Ethics Procedures for Staff and Students web page.
Pure Honours
Students undertaking pure Honours (in the heritage Honours 104AA course) or Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Studies and Archaeology must complete:
- ANCW40010 Classical Studies and Archaeology Thesis (37.5 points, two consecutive semesters of enrolment); and
- Five honours subjects (seminars) in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 62.5 points, of which no more than two may be Classics).
Students undertaking pure Honours (in the New Generation Honours BH-ARTS) in Ancient World Studies must complete:
- ANCW40011 Ancient World Studies Thesis (37.5 points, two consecutive semesters of enrolment); and
- Five honours subjects (seminars) in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 62.5 points).
Students undertaking pure Honours (in either heritage or New Generation Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Classics must complete:
- CLAS40020 Classics Thesis (37.5 points, two consecutive semesters of enrolment); and
- four honours subjects (seminars) in Classics (totalling 50 points), of which no more than two may be Intermediate level; and
- One other subject (seminar) in Ancient World Studies or advanced-level Classics (12.5 points).
Combined Honours
Students undertaking combined honours (in the heritage Honours 104AA course) in Classical Studies and Archaeology and another discipline must complete:
- ANCW40010 Classical Studies and Archaeology Thesis (37.5 points, two consecutive semesters of enrolment); and
- Two honours subjects in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 25 points); and
- Three honours subjects in the combining discipline (totalling 37.5 points)
OR
- An honours thesis in the combining discipline (37.5 points); and
- Two honours subjects in the combining discipline (totalling 25 points); and
- Three honours subjects in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 37.5 points)
Students undertaking combined honours (in the New Generation Honours BH-ARTS) in Ancient World Studies must complete:
- ANCW40011 Ancient World Studies Thesis (37.5 points, two consecutive semesters of enrolment); and
- Two honours subjects in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 25 points); and
- Three honours subjects in the combining discipline (totalling 37.5 points)
OR
- An honours thesis in the combining discipline (37.5 points); and
- Two honours subjects in the combining discipline (totalling 25 points); and
- Three honours subjects in Ancient World Studies or Classics (totalling 37.5 points)
There is no Combined Honours in Classics. There is no Combined Postgraduate Diploma.
The Honours/PGDip Thesis
Useful Documents
- General Information and Guidelines (155kb pdf)
Brief points for fourth year honours and PGDip students in Classical Studies and Archaeology, Ancient World Studies, and Classics: including information on important dates, contacts, coursework and assessment, and thesis guidelines.
Thesis Front Page
Students should fill out the thesis front page (40kb pdf) and attach it to their thesis when submitting.