Classical Civilisation
Course summary
A-level Classical Civilisation allows you to study the culture, history, art and literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t studied Classics before; all you need is an interest in the ancient world. You will acquire a sophisticated level of knowledge and understanding of the culture and literature of the classical world through studying a range of ancient materials in its context. We will study the foundations of Western culture including the oldest surviving works of literature as well as exploring women in the ancient world, political corruption, religious beliefs and ancient acts of intolerance. Classical Civilisation involves interesting discussions that are directly relevant to today’s world.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
History | Grade 5 in History | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Classical Civilisation Alternative route | Grade 5 in Classical Civilisation | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
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Assessment
You will follow the OCR specification and will sit your exams at the end of the two-year course. The World of the Hero: Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid (100 marks - 40% of A-level) Imperial Image in Ancient Rome (75 marks – 30% of A-level) Greek Religion (75 marks – 30% of A-level)
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