Develop a unique insight into the etymology of modern language
Latin is the root of many modern languages, such as Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Studying Latin helps you gain an understanding of the grammar, vocabulary and syntax of these languages. It also develops your communication skills, which can be useful in a variety of fields, such as law, journalism and academia. With the rapid emergence of technology in most industries, individuals who are able to comprehend complex learning material will be well-placed to succeed in a competitive job market.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate specialisations in Latin designed to provide you with the language acquisition skills to improve your ability to analyse texts, identify patterns and draw logical conclusions, all skills which will be sought after by employers in the modern world. Because UNE has a long history of helping adults prepare ready themselves for changes in the workplace, our Latin courses focus on improving your command of both Latin and English, ensuring that you are future-fit for work in any field.
Most of our students opt for online learning, where they become part of a community of adults who bring their life and work experiences together to build tangible networks for the future. Those who study on-campus can benefit from housing, sports facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
With UNE, you’ll graduate prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, whether you choose to pursue a career as an academic or you are interested in law, journalism, medicine or government work. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the Latin courses and specialisations on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units, you tailor the course to your specific interests and career objectives by choosing from an extensive selection of arts, humanities and social science units.
With our Advanced Diploma in Arts you have the freedom to explore related subjects, or a range of different topics. With this flexibility, your advanced diploma can be customised to your aspirational and practical needs. It will also qualify you to go on to a Bachelor of Arts if you're keen to continue your studies. Become future fit with these advanced studies.
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you study a BA at UNE, you have the freedom to become a specialist in the discipline of your choice.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- On Campus
- Online
Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll develop creative and/or socio-cultural knowledge, plus skills in critical thinking and communication. Our degree fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of a diverse set of skills, essential to helping you be an independent thinker, and empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been developed in response to the needs of today’s rapidly changing workplaces and a growing employer demand for double degree graduates.
Your choice of arts major allows you to become an expert in a discipline of your choice. The legal knowledge and practical skills will also enable you to pursue many pathways in law, benefiting from UNE’s deep expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues.
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future generations? Our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science is uniquely positioned to help you reach your goals, with wide-spanning knowledge and a diverse set of skills to be adaptable in a rapidly changing world. This combined degree will help lay the foundation for you to acquire the ability to innovate and problem-solve — attributes that are in demand more than ever by employers in Australia and internationally.
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and is designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this course you will have the opportunity to specialise in subject areas that interest you most and gain experience in teaching to a wide range of age groups, culminating in sought-after skills to future-proof your education career.
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice is designed for people who want to make history their profession, those who already work in a historical context and want to upskill, or for people planning a career that would benefit from a strong background in history. Professions such as historical fiction and writing, social history and criminology, family history and sociology, national history and languages, cultural history and music, to name a few. Gain a solid grounding in history, its meaning and impacts, and the importance to communities of the role of the historian, and learn how to effectively research and apply history in a professional context.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- On Campus
- Online
Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialised area, to extend your intellectual range, and sharpen your research capabilities. It will enable advanced communication techniques and deep subject knowledge, to hone your analytical abilities, and gain high-level personal and professional skills. These are valuable attributes that provide a solid foundation for postgraduate study, give you a competitive edge in the job market, and help future proof your career in a rapidly changing world.
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
Are you a graduate looking to add new skills to your CV to reinforce or redirect your career? Perhaps you are keen to pursue a personal interest in the arts or humanities. Or maybe you are interested in completing a master's but aren't sure if you can commit to a full degree. If any of the above fits your situation, the Graduate Certificate in Arts is the perfect course for you.
Select a single major on which to focus your studies, including: Ancient History, Archaeology, Asia Pacific Studies, Classical Languages, English, Environmental Advocacy, Geography, History: Australian and World Histories, Linguistics, Media and Communications, Medieval and Modern European Studies, Philosophy, Political and International Studies, Sociology, Studies in Religion, Studies in Settler Colonialism, Theatre and Performance, World Literatures and Writing.
In addition, you will be trained to discover and process information, think independently, and communicate effectively.
- 0.5 or 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.
Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations. You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.
When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.
You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award with UNE will help you to achieve.
Studying a Non-Award means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Latin
As technology advances and modern society evolves, you will need to be adaptable and innovative to stay ahead. Study one of our specialist Latin offerings and graduate with highly sought after analytical and communication skills. Explore your Latin language options now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
With UNE's renowned academics you will develop the research and analytical skills to future-fit your career. Incorporate the use of digital libraries, VR and other natural language processing technology into your work and secure your career with …
With UNE's renowned academics you will develop the research and analytical skills to future-fit your career. Incorporate the use of digital libraries, VR and other natural language processing technology into your work and secure your career with your awareness of the foundations of modern society.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's renowned history professors will help you develop the research and analytical skills to resolve contemporary problems and secure your choice of career in the modern world. You’ll use up-to-date learning methods including digitised…
UNE's renowned history professors will help you develop the research and analytical skills to resolve contemporary problems and secure your choice of career in the modern world. You’ll use up-to-date learning methods including digitised libraries, translation software and new technologies.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's renowned academics will help you develop research and analytical skills using current and emerging technology like digital imagery, AR, carbon dating and online databases to explore the ancient world. Explore the past for insights into…
UNE's renowned academics will help you develop research and analytical skills using current and emerging technology like digital imagery, AR, carbon dating and online databases to explore the ancient world. Explore the past for insights into modern society and be future-fit for an academic career.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Explore ideas developed in ancient Rome that shaped the world using advanced…
UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Explore ideas developed in ancient Rome that shaped the world using advanced global tools, data systems and collaborative technology.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to protect your role in the changing modern world. Using up-to-the-minute technology, our course prepares you for academia and future…
UNE's highly regarded history experts will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to protect your role in the changing modern world. Using up-to-the-minute technology, our course prepares you for academia and future employment in a history-related role.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's renowned history academics will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to explore historical events and concepts and secure your role in the rapidly changing world of academia. Learn with our up-to-date tools,…
UNE's renowned history academics will help you develop research, analytical and problem-solving skills to explore historical events and concepts and secure your role in the rapidly changing world of academia. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and collaborative technology.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Master of History | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's reputation in archaeology and develop the practical site exploration and critical analysis skills needed to interpret material remains and cultural artefacts. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and collaborative…
Benefit from UNE's reputation in archaeology and develop the practical site exploration and critical analysis skills needed to interpret material remains and cultural artefacts. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and collaborative technology and secure your future in academia.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's distinguished archaeology department and develop the technical, investigative, and scientific skills to critically interpret material remains and cultural artefacts. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and…
Benefit from UNE's distinguished archaeology department and develop the technical, investigative, and scientific skills to critically interpret material remains and cultural artefacts. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and collaborative technology and secure your future in the field.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of GeoScience | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Bachelor of Science with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop your knowledge of the classical languages with UNE's linguistics and language experts. Explore diversity and use current and evolving technology to enhance your learning and give you a solid linguistic foundation to secure your career in …
Develop your knowledge of the classical languages with UNE's linguistics and language experts. Explore diversity and use current and evolving technology to enhance your learning and give you a solid linguistic foundation to secure your career in the areas of law, science or the humanities.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice | Minor | Undergraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's history experts and develop the research and analytical skills to explore how the foundations of the modern world can be found in the society of the ancient Greeks. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and tech and…
Benefit from UNE's history experts and develop the research and analytical skills to explore how the foundations of the modern world can be found in the society of the ancient Greeks. Learn with our up-to-date tools, data systems and tech and secure your place in the evolving world of academia.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
Why study with us?
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Careers using Latin language
A knowledge of Latin underpins a wide range of areas of study. When you learn Latin with UNE, you will gain the future-proof skillset to confidently seek and secure positions in careers such as law, academia, journalism, and government as well as develop insights into the etymology of languages that will be helpful in a wide range of other industries.
- Lawyer
Latin phrases are often used in legal terminology, and the critical thinking skills developed during Latin studies are key for legal professionals. - Teacher
Teach Latin in schools, universities, language centres or private tutoring. - Writer
Work in publishing, writing, or editing, where attention to detail and language proficiency are essential. - Librarian
Manage and curate collections, including classical literature and historical texts. - Historian
Research and document historical events, relying on your understanding of Latin texts from antiquity. - Archivist
Organise and preserve historical documents, including those with Latin content. - Museum curator
Manage collections and exhibitions related to classical history and culture. - Translator
Translate classical Latin texts into modern languages for academic or literary purposes.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
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Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
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