Latin

Course summary

Universities and employers highly value this subject due to the way it develops analytical abilities, attention to detail and flexibility of approach. These skills are acquired through study of some of the greatest works of European literature and some of the most fascinating periods of history. A former executive of BP once replied, when asked why the company recruited so many Classics students: “We find they sell more oil.” A Level Latin: - is universally respected and offers highly transferable linguistic and analytical skills; - involves close reading of some of the most influential literature in history; - gives a greater awareness of the foundations of modern European languages and literature, drama, music and art, law and politics, shaping our identities and perceptions of our world; - offers privileged access to courses at the most prestigious universities in the UK and abroad – an impressive feature on an application for any field of undergraduate study.