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Overview
What you will study
This A Day in Pompeii course offered by University of Sydney provides you the opportunity to examine and discuss some of the written material - inscriptions, graffiti and painted notices - that have survived and evaluate what they tell us about politics, trade, religion and social groups. This course also encourages critical thinking about recent scientific and interpretative scholarship on Pompeii, life as it was lived in the town and the nature of its destruction.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The eruption, destruction and scientific work on the victims of Vesuvius
- Political, social and economic life in the town (with source material)
- Leisure and entertainment in the town. Varieties of religious culture and belief
- Housing in Pompeii - from the simple to the luxurious
- Conservation of the site - examples of work undertaken by the Great Pompeii Project
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History View 7 other Short Courses in History in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Suitable for those with an interest in Roman history and would particularly appeal to HSC teachers of ancient history, or those planning a trip to Pompeii and Vesuvius.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sydney
1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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