In the Department of Ancient History, you’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge of up to six ancient languages including: *Ancient Greek *Latin *Hieroglyphic Egyptian *Ancient Hebrew *Coptic Egyptian *Akkadian The study of ancient languages is strongly encouraged and for entry into higher level research it is necessary. To further enhance your learning experience, we offer a strong combination of theoretical study and practical applicable skills. You'll have the opportunity to benefit from hands-on experience on excavations in places such as Croatia, Israel, Egypt and Greece, where you can combine learning the skills of ancient history and archaeology. Scholarships are available to support these opportunities. We bring ancient history into the 21st century classroom using 3D printing and geophysics tools to your archaeological experience.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. To successfully apply to Macquarie there are standard English requirements and special English requirements.