Ancient historians study the richly varied political, social, economic and cultural lives of the Greek and Roman worlds, all in translation. The Greek and Roman world stands at the beginning of Western civilisation and, though remote in time from the present, it is also in many respects peculiarly close to it; many of the fundamental issues of human society which still exist today were first formulated in ancient times. The Ancient History course involves the study of the societies and cultures of the Athenian Greek and Roman worlds through their written texts, art and architecture, and other material remains like coins and inscriptions. Ancient History works well in almost any combination of A-levels and provides a solid foundation for the pursuit of any arts or humanities degree. Boys who enjoy Ancient History at GCSE will enjoy all-new material in its closer study at A-level. However, the GCSE is not a requirement for the A-level: boys with no previous experience in Ancient History are welcome. No prior knowledge of Latin or Greek is required as all texts are read in translation. It should be noted that keen historians often choose Ancient History A-level alongside the History A-level. Given the different periods and challenges presented by the source material in Ancient History, the two disciplines do not overlap. They work well together with complementary skills and challenges in reading, analysing and interpreting source material. Candidates study two defined periods of Greek and Roman history. Greek Period Study The Greek World at War: Athens, Sparta and Persia (492–404BC) Roman Period Study The Julio-Claudian Emperors (31BC–AD68): from Augustus to Nero Candidates also choose two depth studies on the ancient world. Greek Depth Study (one of): g The Politics and Society of Sparta (478–404BC) g The Politics and Culture of Athens (c.460–399BC) g The Rise of Macedon (359–323BC) Roman Depth Study (one of): g The Breakdown of the Late Republic (88–31BC) g The Flavians (AD68–96) g Ruling Roman Britain (AD43–c.128)
We welcome applications from boys who: are likely to be predicted at least seven or eight passes at GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 7/8/9 (A/A*);
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £50,550 |
| Address | 5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
Ancient historians study the richly varied political, social, economic and cultural lives of the Greek and Roman worlds, all in translation. The Greek and Roman world stands at the beginning of Western civilisation and, though remote in time from the present, it is also in many respects peculiarly close to it; many of the fundamental issues of human society which still exist today were first formulated in ancient times. The Ancient History course involves the study of the societies and cultures of the Athenian Greek and Roman worlds through their written texts, art and architecture, and other material remains like coins and inscriptions. Ancient History works well in almost any combination of A-levels and provides a solid foundation for the pursuit of any arts or humanities degree. Boys who enjoy Ancient History at GCSE will enjoy all-new material in its closer study at A-level. However, the GCSE is not a requirement for the A-level: boys with no previous experience in Ancient History are welcome. No prior knowledge of Latin or Greek is required as all texts are read in translation. It should be noted that keen historians often choose Ancient History A-level alongside the History A-level. Given the different periods and challenges presented by the source material in Ancient History, the two disciplines do not overlap. They work well together with complementary skills and challenges in reading, analysing and interpreting source material. Candidates study two defined periods of Greek and Roman history. Greek Period Study The Greek World at War: Athens, Sparta and Persia (492–404BC) Roman Period Study The Julio-Claudian Emperors (31BC–AD68): from Augustus to Nero Candidates also choose two depth studies on the ancient world. Greek Depth Study (one of): g The Politics and Society of Sparta (478–404BC) g The Politics and Culture of Athens (c.460–399BC) g The Rise of Macedon (359–323BC) Roman Depth Study (one of): g The Breakdown of the Late Republic (88–31BC) g The Flavians (AD68–96) g Ruling Roman Britain (AD43–c.128)
We welcome applications from boys who: are likely to be predicted at least seven or eight passes at GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 7/8/9 (A/A*);