Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Cultures

Arts and Social Sciences
Honours degree
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0101_100_L122

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Cultures follows on a bachelor's degree with Ancient Cultures, Ancient History or one of the ancient languages as a major.

Themes: Ancient literature, ar​t, mythology, religion, philosophy of life, political thought, daily life and reception of antiquity.​​

The programme is focused on deepening the knowledge of ancient cultures and developing research
capacities.

Contact information
Dr S Masters
Programme Leader
+27 21 808 3206
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Programme overview

Duration
One year
Campus
Stellenbosch
Type
Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with Ancient Cultures, Ancient History or Ancient Languages as major.
An average final mark of 60% in the major leading to postgraduate study.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
12804 : Ancient Cultures: Theory Method and Sources 771(30)
10088 : Theme Ancient Cultures I 772(30)
10089 : Theme Ancient Cultures II 773(30)
12805 : Research Essay in Ancient Cultures 774(30)

Last updated 01 April 2026
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Application dates

South African students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Oct 2026

International students
Applications open:
1-Apr 2026
Applications close:
31-Aug 2026