Course information
Classical Civilisation
Beechwood School - Kent
01892532747
12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD
Course summary

All learners will study material from both Greece and Rome and their surrounding worlds, drawn from diverse time periods ranging from Archaic Greece to Imperial Rome. This material will encompass aspects of literature, visual/material culture and classical thought in their respective social, historical and cultural contexts. Learners will study a range of evidence, and use this to form substantiated judgements and responses.

Entry requirements

Previous study of GCSE Classics is not essential to study this at A-Level. Obtaining a grade 6 or higher in GCSE History, English or Drama would be an indication that this subject is suitable for A-Level study.

How you'll be assessed

Unit One: The World of the Hero: Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid (40%) Unit Two: Culture and The Arts: The Imperial Image in the reign of Emperor Augustus (30%) Unit Three: Love and Relationships in the Ancient World including Plato, Sappho and Ovid (30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£32,130
Sixth Form Fee£10,120 - £18,711
Address12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD