Overview
From humble beginnings, the Romans built an empire that was the most enduring the world has ever seen. Their citizen farmers and part-time warriors transformed into a professional full-time army as they conquered first Italy and then the entire Mediterranean. Along the way they experienced rule by monarchy, then republican … For more content click the Read More button below.
This unit of study will survey a period of c. 1,300 years from the kings c. 753 BC right through to the time of Emperor Justinian ruling the remnants of empire from Constantinople in AD 565. It will introduce you to the study of ancient Roman history, literature, and culture, and provides a grounding for further studies in history and literature.
A cross-disciplinary approach will be employed that incorporates historical and literary perspectives to provide an holistic view of the ancient Roman world.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: 24 units of credit overall
Course Attributes
General Education
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $2041 |
Domestic Students | $5280 |
International Students | $5280 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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