Classical Civilisation offers students the opportunity to study the archaeology, architecture, art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, social history and religion of the Classical World, and to develop their understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
Assessment is solely by examination. The World of the Hero (40%) 2 hrs 20 minutes An in-depth study of both Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid, looking at the nature of both works, themes such as heroism and the values of Homeric society, and the literary devices of Epic poetry. The Imperial Image (30%) 1 hr 45 minutes A study of the rise and success of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, using a range of primary sources, with focus on the propaganda surrounding his rule. One of: The Politics of the Later Republic (30%) Love and Relationships (30%) Greek Religion (30%) 1 hr 45 minutes
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,995 |
| Address | Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
Classical Civilisation offers students the opportunity to study the archaeology, architecture, art, history, literature, philosophy, politics, social history and religion of the Classical World, and to develop their understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
Assessment is solely by examination. The World of the Hero (40%) 2 hrs 20 minutes An in-depth study of both Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid, looking at the nature of both works, themes such as heroism and the values of Homeric society, and the literary devices of Epic poetry. The Imperial Image (30%) 1 hr 45 minutes A study of the rise and success of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, using a range of primary sources, with focus on the propaganda surrounding his rule. One of: The Politics of the Later Republic (30%) Love and Relationships (30%) Greek Religion (30%) 1 hr 45 minutes