Classical Civilisation offers the opportunity to study some of the greatest literature of the Classical World, such as the epic poetry of Virgil and Homer, as well as the civilisations of Ancient Greece and Rome. Through the study of art, history, literature and archaeology you are able to enhance your critical and analytical skills. Classical Civilisation offers the opportunity to travel the world (including Greece and Italy with us), see theatre productions and visit museums. If you want a subject that offers all these skills and is an enjoyable A level that complements many others, and is useful for the future, then look no further. What university or higher education courses and careers could follow? There are many Classical Civilisation courses available and many combinations, eg with English Literature as a Joint Honours. You will find the skills acquired on the A-level course transfer well to a range of Humanities degrees. A level Classical Civilisation is highly regarded by employers and university admissions tutors alike; it will add value to any CV and combination of A-level subjects, whether you intend to follow an arts, languages or science route.
The requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are six good grades (9 - 6) at GCSE unless there are extenuating circumstances. Given the demands of A-level study, you should have attained at least a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A level (or ideally a grade 9 in Mathematics if you wish to study Further Mathematics). Throughout Year 11 you are given a great deal of guidance to select the course of study that best suits your academic needs and career aspirations.
The World of the Hero The Odyssey and The Aeneid You will study Homer's Odyssey as well as Virgil's Aeneid. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the epics themselves, the way in which they were composed, and the religious, cultural and social values and beliefs of its society. This is a chance to read about the heroes Odysseus and Aeneas: their adventures, their battles and their love stories. Culture and the Arts Greek theatre (Comedy and Tragedy) The Drama produced in the ancient Greek theatre forms some of the most powerful literature of the ancient world, and has had a profound and wide-reaching influence on modern culture. This study of the production of Greek Drama is coupled with an in-depth study of three plays: Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, Euripides’ Bacchae and Aristophanes’ Frogs. Beliefs and Ideas Greek Religion Religion was an essential part of Ancient Greek identity, permeating all of society and all aspects of an individual’s daily life. Religion could be connected to the household, to life in the city or the countryside; politics and religion were intertwined to the extent that political decisions were sometimes made on this basis. You will study the Olympian gods, initiation rites and hero cults, festivals, sanctuaries, rituals and sacrifices and the tension caused by the rise of philosophical thinking.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,985 |
| Address | Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
Classical Civilisation offers the opportunity to study some of the greatest literature of the Classical World, such as the epic poetry of Virgil and Homer, as well as the civilisations of Ancient Greece and Rome. Through the study of art, history, literature and archaeology you are able to enhance your critical and analytical skills. Classical Civilisation offers the opportunity to travel the world (including Greece and Italy with us), see theatre productions and visit museums. If you want a subject that offers all these skills and is an enjoyable A level that complements many others, and is useful for the future, then look no further. What university or higher education courses and careers could follow? There are many Classical Civilisation courses available and many combinations, eg with English Literature as a Joint Honours. You will find the skills acquired on the A-level course transfer well to a range of Humanities degrees. A level Classical Civilisation is highly regarded by employers and university admissions tutors alike; it will add value to any CV and combination of A-level subjects, whether you intend to follow an arts, languages or science route.
The requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are six good grades (9 - 6) at GCSE unless there are extenuating circumstances. Given the demands of A-level study, you should have attained at least a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A level (or ideally a grade 9 in Mathematics if you wish to study Further Mathematics). Throughout Year 11 you are given a great deal of guidance to select the course of study that best suits your academic needs and career aspirations.
The World of the Hero The Odyssey and The Aeneid You will study Homer's Odyssey as well as Virgil's Aeneid. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the epics themselves, the way in which they were composed, and the religious, cultural and social values and beliefs of its society. This is a chance to read about the heroes Odysseus and Aeneas: their adventures, their battles and their love stories. Culture and the Arts Greek theatre (Comedy and Tragedy) The Drama produced in the ancient Greek theatre forms some of the most powerful literature of the ancient world, and has had a profound and wide-reaching influence on modern culture. This study of the production of Greek Drama is coupled with an in-depth study of three plays: Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, Euripides’ Bacchae and Aristophanes’ Frogs. Beliefs and Ideas Greek Religion Religion was an essential part of Ancient Greek identity, permeating all of society and all aspects of an individual’s daily life. Religion could be connected to the household, to life in the city or the countryside; politics and religion were intertwined to the extent that political decisions were sometimes made on this basis. You will study the Olympian gods, initiation rites and hero cults, festivals, sanctuaries, rituals and sacrifices and the tension caused by the rise of philosophical thinking.