Course information
Ancient History
Aldridge School - A Science College - Walsall
01922743988
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
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

Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in one the following; History, Geography, Citizenship or RST.

How you'll be assessed

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

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG