You can choose to study a one year AS or a two year A Level exam, but those considering the AS option are required to discuss this with the Head of Department during the course of the GCSE year. European culture has its fountainhead in the drama, literature and history of the Greek and Roman world. These texts written over two thousand years ago have so shaped the world around us that we cannot say we understand our own culture fully until we have engaged with that of the Classical World. AS and A Level Classical Civilisation will enable you to explore key Classical texts in depth and, through studying their ancient context and themes, draw insights which you can apply to the world today. The course will equip you with the skills to analyse texts and understand people; above all, it will teach you how to think deeply. Classroom teaching is complemented by talks from internal and external speakers, visits to museums and theatres, and trips at home and abroad. There is an annual theatre trip hosted by UCL (London) and a visit to the British Museum. Plans are currently underway for an overseas trip, either to Greece or Italy.
Evidence of an enjoyment of reading; an ability to write essays. You do not need to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE; the A Level course is different and stands alone. No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required as the texts are studied in English. Classical Civilisation complements and illumines a wide variety of other subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,477 - £26,214; Boarding £27,843 - £38,655 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DB |
You can choose to study a one year AS or a two year A Level exam, but those considering the AS option are required to discuss this with the Head of Department during the course of the GCSE year. European culture has its fountainhead in the drama, literature and history of the Greek and Roman world. These texts written over two thousand years ago have so shaped the world around us that we cannot say we understand our own culture fully until we have engaged with that of the Classical World. AS and A Level Classical Civilisation will enable you to explore key Classical texts in depth and, through studying their ancient context and themes, draw insights which you can apply to the world today. The course will equip you with the skills to analyse texts and understand people; above all, it will teach you how to think deeply. Classroom teaching is complemented by talks from internal and external speakers, visits to museums and theatres, and trips at home and abroad. There is an annual theatre trip hosted by UCL (London) and a visit to the British Museum. Plans are currently underway for an overseas trip, either to Greece or Italy.
Evidence of an enjoyment of reading; an ability to write essays. You do not need to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE; the A Level course is different and stands alone. No knowledge of Latin or Greek is required as the texts are studied in English. Classical Civilisation complements and illumines a wide variety of other subjects.