Bachelor of Arts (Honours) major in Latin

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The Romans left literature of enduring importance in poetry, drama, satire, history and philosophy. Learning Latin allows you to read this literature in its original form, gaining a deeper understanding of Roman culture and many modern languages, including English.

Postgraduate study in Latin involves advanced study of the language and of literary texts in the original.
Courses reflect our research strengths, which include:
- Drama
- Epic and lyric poetry
- Historiography
- Philosophy
- Satire

The study of Latin improves your attention to detail and analytical skills, which can be applicable to a wide range of careers. Our graduates have moved on to careers in journalism, teaching, public relations and human resources.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Latin
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Latin. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.

Complete 120 points comprising:

One of the following:
30 points for all Selected Latin Texts - 1 Semester, or
30 points for all Selected Latin Texts - 2 Semesters, and
One of the following:
15 points for all Translation Portfolio - 1 Semester, or
15 points for all Translation Portfolio - 2 Semesters, and
30 points from Elective Courses, and
One of the following:
45 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
45 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Selected Latin Texts - 1 Semester

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 707 - Selected Latin Texts 1 (30 points)

Selected Latin Texts - 2 Semesters

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 707A - Selected Latin Texts 1 (15 points)

LATIN 707B - Selected Latin Texts 1 (15 points)

Translation Portfolio - 1 Semester

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 714 - Translation Portfolio: Latin to English (15 points)

Translation Portfolio - 2 Semesters

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 714A - Translation Portfolio: Latin to English (7.5 points)

LATIN 714B - Translation Portfolio: Latin to English (7.5 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

ANCIENT 719 - Directed Study in Ancient Culture (30 points)

ANCIENT 719A - Directed Study in Ancient Culture (15 points)

ANCIENT 719B - Directed Study in Ancient Culture (15 points)

ANCIENT 749A - Themes and Issues in Ancient Culture (15 points)

ANCIENT 749B - Themes and Issues in Ancient Culture (15 points)

ANCIENT 750A - Sources and Approaches for the Ancient World (15 points)

ANCIENT 750B - Sources and Approaches for the Ancient World (15 points)

ANCIENT 751A - Ancient Societies in the Mediterranean World (15 points)

ANCIENT 751B - Ancient Societies in the Mediterranean World (15 points)

ANCIENT 756 - Research Essays in Ancient Culture (30 points)

LATIN 709 - Directed Study (30 points)

LATIN 709A - Directed Study (15 points)

LATIN 709B - Directed Study (15 points)

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 792 - Dissertation (45 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

LATIN 792A - Dissertation (22.5 points)

LATIN 792B - Dissertation (22.5 points)