Studying classics at A Level gives students the chance to acquire and develop historical and literary skills through the study of topics selected from the classical and Roman world.
There is no need to have studied Classics at GCSE in order to study the subject at A Level. However, an ability to comprehend texts, as well as to communicate effectively on paper, is important, as is an interest in the classical world.
Paper 1: (50% of A Level) Rome – a 2hr 30 minute paper including source questions, modern historical debate and two essays. Paper 2: (50% of A Level) Greece – a 2hr 30 minute paper including source questions, modern historical debate and two essays.
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| Local Authority | County Durham |
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Studying classics at A Level gives students the chance to acquire and develop historical and literary skills through the study of topics selected from the classical and Roman world.
There is no need to have studied Classics at GCSE in order to study the subject at A Level. However, an ability to comprehend texts, as well as to communicate effectively on paper, is important, as is an interest in the classical world.
Paper 1: (50% of A Level) Rome – a 2hr 30 minute paper including source questions, modern historical debate and two essays. Paper 2: (50% of A Level) Greece – a 2hr 30 minute paper including source questions, modern historical debate and two essays.