Ancient History
Aldridge School - A Science College
Course summary
An A Level in Ancient History will allow you to study the ancient world, its momentous events and its larger than life personalities including Alexander the Great, Caligula and King Leonidas of Sparta. You will see how ancient civilisations like the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians have shaped the world that we live in today and develop a passion and curiosity for antiquity. The course will also allow you to gain a greater understanding of the literature of the period, including the first great historians like Herodotus, Thucydides and Livy.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
History | Grade 5 in History | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Citizenship Studies Alternative route | Grade 5 in Citizenship Studies | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 5 in History | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Citizenship Studies Alternative route | Grade 5 in Citizenship Studies | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
Ancient History Alternative route | Grade 5 in Ancient History | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Ancient History Alternative route | Grade 5 in Ancient History | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in one the following; History, Geography, Citizenship or RST.
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Assessment
Two exams at the end of Year 13. These will assess knowledge and understanding of the topics but also of the ancient source materials studied Greek component exam (2 hours 30 mins) will test your understanding of the Greek depth and period study; - The Peloponnesian War - The Rise of Macedon Roman component exam (2 hours 30 mins) will test your understanding of the Roman depth and period study - The Julio-Claudian emperors - Ruling Roman Britain
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