ANCW30017 Interpreting the Ancient World

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 2 class hours a week

Is ANCW30017 hard?

ANCW30017: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The Ancient World major capstone: the place of ancient cultures and heritage today and how to explain them to an audience.

After it you can

• Reflect on the role of the ancient past today
• Communicate the ancient world to an audience
• Complete a project drawing on the major

What you need first

(ANCW10001 or ANCW10002 or ANCW10006 or ANCW10007 or ANCW10008 or ANCW10009) or (CLAS10004 or CLAS10005 or CLAS10006 or CLAS10007 or CLAS10012 or CLAS10014 or CLAS10020 or CLAS10021)

• ANCW10001 Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
• ANCW10002 Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome
• ANCW10006 Ancient Egyptian 1
• ANCW10007 Ancient Egyptian 2
• ANCW10008 Akkadian 1
• ANCW10009 Akkadian 2
• CLAS10004 Ancient Greek 1
• CLAS10005 Ancient Greek 2
• CLAS10006 Latin 1
• CLAS10007 Latin 2
• CLAS10012 Latin 3
• CLAS10014 Latin 4
• CLAS10020 Ancient Greek 3
• CLAS10021 Ancient Greek 4

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 25%, Projects 75%

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Quick answers

When is ANCW30017 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking ANCW30017?

Needs (ANCW10001 or ANCW10002 or ANCW10006 or ANCW10007 or ANCW10008 or ANCW10009) or (CLAS10004 or CLAS10005 or CLAS10006 or CLAS10007 or CLAS10012 or CLAS10014 or CLAS10020 or CLAS10021).

Does ANCW30017 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 25%, Projects 75%.

How many class hours a week does ANCW30017 have?

2 h a week in class

Can I take ANCW30017 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

Can I rate ANCW30017?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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