A level classical civilisation is an exciting two-year course studying classical Greek and Roman culture and history through literature read in translation. The course offers pupils the opportunity to study elements of the literature, visual/material culture and thought of the classical world, and acquire an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.
Classical civilisation GCSE is not required in order to study the subject at A level. Pupils who wish to study the subject will need a minimum grade 6 in GCSE ‘essay-rich’ subjects such as English or history.
Unit 1 (40% of A level) The World of the Hero (Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 2 hour and 20-minute examination. Unit 2 (30% of A level) Imperial Image (Augustus) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 1 hour and 45-minute examination. Unit 3 (30% of A level) Greek Religion Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 1 hour and 45-minute examination For each paper, pupils will study a prescribed selection of sources and will be required to answer: • Short factual recall questions based on a source • 10-mark visual and literary source analysis questions • A 20-mark essay question based on wider knowledge of sources studied • A 30-mark answer question using sources studied to support argument
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
A level classical civilisation is an exciting two-year course studying classical Greek and Roman culture and history through literature read in translation. The course offers pupils the opportunity to study elements of the literature, visual/material culture and thought of the classical world, and acquire an understanding of their social, historical and cultural contexts.
Classical civilisation GCSE is not required in order to study the subject at A level. Pupils who wish to study the subject will need a minimum grade 6 in GCSE ‘essay-rich’ subjects such as English or history.
Unit 1 (40% of A level) The World of the Hero (Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 2 hour and 20-minute examination. Unit 2 (30% of A level) Imperial Image (Augustus) Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 1 hour and 45-minute examination. Unit 3 (30% of A level) Greek Religion Assessment of this unit will take place in the form of a 1 hour and 45-minute examination For each paper, pupils will study a prescribed selection of sources and will be required to answer: • Short factual recall questions based on a source • 10-mark visual and literary source analysis questions • A 20-mark essay question based on wider knowledge of sources studied • A 30-mark answer question using sources studied to support argument