Head of department: Mr S J Bastomsky
Graduate studies coordinator: Mr P Andronikos
The Department of Classics and Archaeology at present accepts candidates for the degrees of MA and PhD in the areas of archaeology (Egypt and the Bronze Age Aegean), Roman history, classical culture, the classical languages (ancient Greek and Latin) and modern Greek. Prospective students should consult the graduate studies coordinator in regard to their projects
Given the difficulty of pursuing advanced studies in ancient history and classical civilisation in the total absence of knowledge of the languages in which ancient texts, the ultimate evidential basis, were written, those proposing to carry out research in these areas are normally expected to have or to acquire functional knowledge of Ancient Egyptian, Latin or Greek.
Pavlos Andronikos Modern Greek literature and society; Greek-Australian literature.
Saul J Bastomsky Roman-Jewish relations: the Age of Augustus.
Elizabeth A Carvalho Mycenean studies; modern linguistic theory and its relevance to Indo-European languages.
Colin A Hope Archaeology of ancient Egypt; interconnections between cultures of the ancient Mediterranean especially in the Late Bronze Age.
Arthur S McDevitt Greek tragedy and lyric poetry.
Alba C Romano Roman satire and oratory; women in the Roman world.
Course code: 0020
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000
Honours 2A or above, or the equivalent in a relevant discipline. At present by thesis only.
Course code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000
Honours 2A or above, or the equivalent in a relevant discipline. The department at present prefers MA students to undertake their degree by thesis only. A combination of research and coursework might be possible. Students who contemplate the second option should consult with the graduate studies coordinator.
There is a useful research library in the department in addition to the holdings in the main library of the university. The usual microfilm, photocopy and interlibrary loan facilities are available.
Seminars and other presentations involving staff and graduate students are held regularly in most areas of Egyptology and Greek and Roman studies. Since in the classical areas the department is especially active in promoting and encouraging interdisciplinary research programs, many of these seminars are held in association with postgraduates from other departments and centres in the faculty.