About the course
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Greek and Roman civilisations have played a great part in shaping European society as we know it today. Discover how art, archaeology, literature and philosophy have all been influenced. You will learn about Greek mythology, temples and sculptures, Roman Epic and Greek tragedies. You will study ancient literature, sculptures, buildings and original inscriptions to develop your understanding of this fascinating subject.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language.
What will I study?
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- archaeology, architecture, art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, religion and social history of the classical world
- Greek art, religion, warfare literature, drama, politics and history
- Roman history, art, architecture and religion
- the similarities between the classical world and later times
- comparing the moral values and priorities of past societies with those of the modern western world.
On the course you will:
- take part in group workshops and lectures from visiting Oxford professors
- have the opportunity to participate in a summer school at the University of Oxford
- develop critical and evaluative skills
- visit the British Museum and Museum of London
- participate in a study visit to Rome or Greece.
Method of assessment
Method of assessment
You will be assessed through two examinations in each year.
Progression
What will I be able to progress to?
When combined with any other advanced level programme, classical civilisation will help you to develop skills useful for study at university. The subject leads on well to degrees such as history, law, architecture, archaeology and classical studies.
More
Conor Laing, (ex-Brampton Manor Academy) chose this as one of his A-levels and is now studying philosophy at the University of Nottingham.
