The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Courses span the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity, and focus on important individuals, ideas and events. Travel to exotic destinations and explore the past at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum. Graduates find fascinating careers that require researching, writing, and presentation skills – particularly with a wide breadth of historical knowledge and understanding of human society and cultures. You could study Myth, Magic and Religion in the Ancient World, The Rise of Ancient Rome: Roman History from Romulus to Augustus, The Rise of Ancient Greece: Greek History to the 4th Century BC, and The World of Classical Athens: Politics and Society.

Delivery mode

The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Our subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you can also meet them by passing equivalent subjects through:

  • Australian high school, including Queensland Senior, interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Overseas high school or International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Tertiary study, including university subjects, and bridging and preparatory programs.
  • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • IB 24.5

      • Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):

      General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).

      English language requirements:

      • IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
      • TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
      • TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
      • Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
      • BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
      • CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
      • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB):
      • English English B (SL/HL); English A Literature (HL/SL); English A - English Language & Literature (HL/SL); English A1 (SL/HL); English A2(HL/SL)
      • Grade requirement IB Completed Diploma; a grade of 3 in HL subjects; a grade of 4 in SL subjects
      Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $36,810 - $107,520 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$36,810
Full Fee Tuition:
$107,520
Enquire with The University of Queensland to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $36,810 - $107,520 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) will prepare you for the following roles.

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Archaeologist

An Archaeologist conducts research into human activity over time. You might be involved in research projects or conduct studies into particular arc...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Art Historian

Art Historians research and explore the way art has developed throughout human history. They might focus their interest on a specific medium within...

Avg yearly income $101,400
Entry barriers Low

Historian

A Historian studies past human activity. You might specialise in a particular area of history or explore a range of historical subjects. Historians...

Avg yearly income $94,640
Entry barriers Low

History Teacher

History Teachers work at high schools and middle schools across Australia. They teach a mix of local, state/territory, national, regional and world...

Avg yearly income $101,400
Entry barriers Low

Museum Curator

A Museum Curator manages exhibitions and collections in museums. You might plan displays and collect information on exhibition pieces. Museum Curat...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

Archivist

An Archivist examines and stores historical or culturally important documents. You’ll analyse pieces to determine their value and take steps to ens...

Avg yearly income $94,952
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.

At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.