Classical Languages

Program of Study Credit Points
Prescribed Units for this Minor, Major or Extended Major
Minor - complete 12 or 24 credit points from the following units:
Major or Extended Major - complete the following units:
12 or 24 cps
Unit Code Unit Title Unit cps  
CLLA101 Introduction to Classical Languages 6  
CLLA102 Classical Languages Through Reading 6  
CLLA201 Intermediate Classical Languages 6  
CLLA202 Intermediate Classical Texts 6  
Candidates undertaking an Extended Major must complete a second classical language. Complete the following repeatable units: 0 or 12 cps
CLLA101 Introduction to Classical Languages 6  
CLLA102 Classical Languages Through Reading 6  
Listed Units for this Minor, Major or Extended Major
Minor - completed 0 to 12 credit points from the following units:
Major or Extended Major - complete the following units:
0-12 cps or
24 cps
CLLA301 Advanced Classical Languages 6  
CLLA302 Advanced Classical Texts 6  
CLLA303 Classical Prose Texts 6  
CLLA304 Classical Verse Texts 6  
And candidates completing an Extended Major must complete 6 to 12 credit points from the following repeatable units: 0 or 6-12 cps
CLLA201 Intermediate Classical Languages 6  
CLLA202 Intermediate Classical Texts 6  
CLLA301 Advanced Classical Languages 6  
CLLA302 Advanced Classical Texts 6  
CLLA303 Classical Prose Texts 6  
CLLA304 Classical Verse Texts 6  
With permission of the Head of School, candidates may complete the following unit towards this Extended Major: 0-6 cps
HUMS301 Special Option 6  
Course Requirements 72 or 96 or 120 cps
To achieve an overall total of 144 credit points candidates must complete:
If candidates have completed a Minor - a further 120 credit points comprising 12 credit points of Core Units; and a Major of 48-60 credit points; and Elective Units of 48-60 credit points.
If candidates have completed a Major - a further 96 credit points comprising 12 credit points of Core Units; and a Minor of 24 credit points; and Elective Units of 60 credit points.
If candidates have completed an Extended Major - a further 72 credit points comprising 12 credit points of Core Units; and Elective Units of 60 credit points.
Elective Units can be selected from any unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.		  
Total 144 cps
Note: The Classical Languages units can be taken once in each Classical Language.

Note for students contemplating studying Honours in Classics:
The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classics is a GPA of 5.0 (Credit) in all units completed in a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, a candidate for Classics honours in the Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree shall have passed 48 credit points in in their chosen language or combination, including 18 credit points at Distinction level or better at 300-level in the primary target language. Candidates are also required to complete 12 credit points in Ancient History, History or Religion with at least 6 credit points in the ancient history of the civilization of the primary target langauge. Those wishing to undertake joint Honours in Greek and Latin are advised to undertake an Extended Major.

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