Across the two-year course, students will learn about aspects of both ancient Greek and Roman culture through study of three units. Year 1: The World of the Hero (Homer’s Iliad): In this unit we study an episode during the mythical Trojan War, culminating in the death of the Trojan prince Hector at the hands of Achilles Imperial Image: In this unit we explore how Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, manipulated his public image to persuade an anti-monarchical republican society to accept one-man rule. Year 2: The World of the Hero (Virgil’s Aeneid): In this unit we read the story of the mythical hero Aeneas’ destined journey from the ruins of Troy to found Rome, and consider how the story reflects the society and values of the Roman world Politics of the Late Republic: In this unit we analyse the attitudes, beliefs, conduct and impact of three political influencers (Cato, Cicero and Caesar) and consider through their eyes the development and fall of the Roman republic The examination requires students to comment on passages of text, analyse visual sources and write analytical essays.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. Prospective students are not expected to have a GCSE qualification in Classical Civilisation, but we would normally expect students to have achieved a grade 6 in either Classical Civilisation, English Literature or History at GCSE.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,324 - £16,908 |
| Address | Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
Across the two-year course, students will learn about aspects of both ancient Greek and Roman culture through study of three units. Year 1: The World of the Hero (Homer’s Iliad): In this unit we study an episode during the mythical Trojan War, culminating in the death of the Trojan prince Hector at the hands of Achilles Imperial Image: In this unit we explore how Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, manipulated his public image to persuade an anti-monarchical republican society to accept one-man rule. Year 2: The World of the Hero (Virgil’s Aeneid): In this unit we read the story of the mythical hero Aeneas’ destined journey from the ruins of Troy to found Rome, and consider how the story reflects the society and values of the Roman world Politics of the Late Republic: In this unit we analyse the attitudes, beliefs, conduct and impact of three political influencers (Cato, Cicero and Caesar) and consider through their eyes the development and fall of the Roman republic The examination requires students to comment on passages of text, analyse visual sources and write analytical essays.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. Prospective students are not expected to have a GCSE qualification in Classical Civilisation, but we would normally expect students to have achieved a grade 6 in either Classical Civilisation, English Literature or History at GCSE.