Course information
Ancient History
Hampton School - Richmond upon Thames
02089795526
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD
Course summary

The Lower Sixth Course is made up of two Period Studies. • Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492-404 BC. This unit examines the most important century in Greek history, from the heroic defeat of the Persian invasions, through the development of the Athenian empire, to the exhausting 27-year Peloponnesian War in which Sparta and her allies finally broke the power of Athens. • The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BC-AD 68. This unit explores the reigns of the first five Roman emperors, from Augustus, whose long rule restored stability to Rome after years of civil war, through his erratic successors Tiberius, Gaius Caligula and Claudius, to the infamous and unstable Nero, whose suicide brought an end to the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Pupils will study in detail a wide range of literary and archaeological evidence, reading (in translation) a variety of ancient authors, as well as looking at inscriptions, coins and other relevant physical evidence. Those pupils taking the two-year GCE course will also analyse and evaluate modern historians' interpretations of the events and topics studied.

Entry requirements

Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.

How you'll be assessed

PAPER 1: GREEK PERIOD STUDY AND GREEK DEPTH STUDY 2 hours 30 minutes written paper PAPER 2: ROMAN PERIOD STUDY AND ROMAN DEPTH STUDY 2 hours 30 minutes written paper

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
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Sixth Form Fee£24,720
AddressHanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD