Bachelor in Ancient History

Tuition comes to 35,800 AUD per year. Applications for the Jul 2027 intake close on Mar 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Ancient History at Macquarie University is for students who want to learn about the past. This 3-year bachelor degree helps you understand ancient cultures and languages. You'll study at a top university in Sydney, Australia, and get to go on archaeological digs overseas.

In this program, you'll learn about ancient history, archaeology, and languages. You'll take classes like Myth in the Ancient World, Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Archaeology, and Material Culture and Museum Studies. You'll also get hands-on experience with archaeological digs and museum studies.

After graduating, you can work as a Museum Curator, Archaeologist, Historian, Cultural Heritage Officer, or Tour Guide. You'll be able to work in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, or with government agencies and tourism companies.

Macquarie University in Sydney, founded in 1964, is a large, research-led institution with around 45,000 students, including roughly 10,000 international learners. Located in a dynamic metropolitan region, Macquarie blends modern campus facilities with purpose-built research centres and green spaces. Its broad curriculum covers arts, business, science, engineering and health, and the university emphasises an interdisciplinary approach that encourages critical thinking and practical problem solving.

Academically, Macquarie combines taught degrees with research opportunities and industry-facing placements, so students gain workplace experience alongside theoretical study. Specialist facilities and entrepreneurship hubs support innovation, while career services and employer links in Sydney help students access internships and graduate roles. Small-group tutorials, academic skills workshops and supervised research pathways ensure international students can integrate quickly and build strong academic foundations.

Campus life is culturally diverse and student-focused, with clubs, societies, accommodation choices and wellbeing services that support study-life balance and community integration. Global partnerships and exchange options expand learning beyond Australia and enable collaborative research experiences. Prospective international applicants should check program entry requirements, scholarship options and visa timelines early; Macquarie’s international student advisers offer targeted support for applications, English preparation and transition planning.