Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Since Classics is the study of a complete civilisation – from political theory to literature, from history to art – it is a highlyregarded way of demonstrating all-round academic ability. An A Level in Classical Civilisation offers a profound experience of another culture, broadening intellectual horizons alongside instilling academic rigour. Classical Civilisation develops skills in analytical writing, textual interpretation and critical reasoning, which are skills valued by top employers. This subject may be taken at A Level without having studied the subject at GCSE.