The OCR A Level course is designed for pupils with a passion for the culture, literature and ideas of the Ancient World, but does not demand any linguistic knowledge of either Latin or Greek; all texts are studied in translation. GCSE Classical Civilisation is not a requirement either. Throughout the course the emphasis is on reading the ancient texts with a critical and open mind and writing essays on their content, style, significance and interpretation. In this respect it is very similar to English Literature, and demands similar skills of analysis, argument, and counterargument, all based on factual knowledge of the texts. The examinations require the development of critical thinking and the ability to write discursively and persuasively - both vital (and transferable) skills which this course will seek to develop. Furthermore, the material itself is of immense cultural importance and human interest to all.
Sixth Form, conditional on them achieving at least three GCSEs at Grade 7 and three GCSEs at Grade 5 (or three A and three B grades).
(i) The World of the Hero (100 marks; 2 hr 20 minutes paper; 40% of total A level) (ii) Culture and the Arts (75 marks; 1hr 45 minutes paper; 30% of total A level) (iii) Beliefs and Ideas (75 marks; 1hr 45 minutes paper; 30% of total A level)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £43,980 - £45,582 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £30,162 - £31,797 |
| Address | The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA |
The OCR A Level course is designed for pupils with a passion for the culture, literature and ideas of the Ancient World, but does not demand any linguistic knowledge of either Latin or Greek; all texts are studied in translation. GCSE Classical Civilisation is not a requirement either. Throughout the course the emphasis is on reading the ancient texts with a critical and open mind and writing essays on their content, style, significance and interpretation. In this respect it is very similar to English Literature, and demands similar skills of analysis, argument, and counterargument, all based on factual knowledge of the texts. The examinations require the development of critical thinking and the ability to write discursively and persuasively - both vital (and transferable) skills which this course will seek to develop. Furthermore, the material itself is of immense cultural importance and human interest to all.
Sixth Form, conditional on them achieving at least three GCSEs at Grade 7 and three GCSEs at Grade 5 (or three A and three B grades).
(i) The World of the Hero (100 marks; 2 hr 20 minutes paper; 40% of total A level) (ii) Culture and the Arts (75 marks; 1hr 45 minutes paper; 30% of total A level) (iii) Beliefs and Ideas (75 marks; 1hr 45 minutes paper; 30% of total A level)
