The classical world of the Greeks and the Romans is the bedrock of our civilisation today. They have provided us with everything from plays and philosophy to art and aqueducts. Like our immediate predecessors, we find it hard not to look back upon their times without a sense of awe at what they achieved. We bear the fruits of the Greeks’ enquiries into the world around us in the names of the subjects we study today, such as maths, history, and physics. We have the Romans to thank for the urban and social infrastructure we take for granted, such as our streets, sanitation and law courts. By studying Classical Civilisation at A level, you will become familiar with many aspects of the ancient world. You will look at them as they saw themselves, through epic poems, tragedies, and art and architecture. In studying them, you will come to understand the historical, political and social context in which they are set. Even though you will not be working in Latin or Greek, you will also come to appreciate the beauty of the language in which they wrote.
There are no formal entry requirements. A good grade in GCSE English (or equivalent) would be an advantage. You will need a love of literature, art and history. It is an essay-based course, so you will need to have good writing skills.
For the A level, there are three examinations. The first is on Component 1 (The World of the Hero), in which you will answer questions on Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. The second is on component 2 (Culture and the Arts) in which you will answer questions on Greek theatre. The third is on component 3 (Beliefs and Ideas), you will answer questions on Sappho, Ovid, Plato and Seneca. All papers contain a range of questions, from those requiring short answers to longer essay questions. Paper 1 is worth 40% of the marks and lasts 2 hours 20 minutes. Papers 2 and 3 are each worth 30% of the marks and last 1 hour 45 minutes.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £34,233 |
| Address | 3-4 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE |
The classical world of the Greeks and the Romans is the bedrock of our civilisation today. They have provided us with everything from plays and philosophy to art and aqueducts. Like our immediate predecessors, we find it hard not to look back upon their times without a sense of awe at what they achieved. We bear the fruits of the Greeks’ enquiries into the world around us in the names of the subjects we study today, such as maths, history, and physics. We have the Romans to thank for the urban and social infrastructure we take for granted, such as our streets, sanitation and law courts. By studying Classical Civilisation at A level, you will become familiar with many aspects of the ancient world. You will look at them as they saw themselves, through epic poems, tragedies, and art and architecture. In studying them, you will come to understand the historical, political and social context in which they are set. Even though you will not be working in Latin or Greek, you will also come to appreciate the beauty of the language in which they wrote.
There are no formal entry requirements. A good grade in GCSE English (or equivalent) would be an advantage. You will need a love of literature, art and history. It is an essay-based course, so you will need to have good writing skills.
For the A level, there are three examinations. The first is on Component 1 (The World of the Hero), in which you will answer questions on Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. The second is on component 2 (Culture and the Arts) in which you will answer questions on Greek theatre. The third is on component 3 (Beliefs and Ideas), you will answer questions on Sappho, Ovid, Plato and Seneca. All papers contain a range of questions, from those requiring short answers to longer essay questions. Paper 1 is worth 40% of the marks and lasts 2 hours 20 minutes. Papers 2 and 3 are each worth 30% of the marks and last 1 hour 45 minutes.