The influence of the classical world is all around us. We are all familiar with Greek and Roman myths and legends – Hollywood loves stories like the fall of Troy – but the influence of these two cultures on our everyday lives is wider than that. For example, the Greeks gave us democracy and theatre; the Romans brought us roads and baths. Classical Civilisation gives you the opportunity to study the literature and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, reading the works of famous authors such as Homer, Virgil, Aristophanes and Sophocles, learning about their lives and religious beliefs and customs, and enabling you to assess the contribution made by these two great civilisations to our lives today. Students studying Classical Civilisation will be expected to enhance their understanding by participating in study days, museum trips and theatre trips. These are planned jointly with Loughborough Grammar School. There are also regular trips abroad for those interested.
There are no specific entry requirements for the A Level Classical Civilisation course. You do not need to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE, and all texts studied are in English. The course does involve a significant number of literary sources, to which end an enjoyment of Greek and Roman mythology and a willingness to read and discuss literature are necessary for this course. Students will examine sources, both literary and material/visual, and be required to be critical about them. As such, we would advise that any student wishing to take this course should have achieved at least a grade 7 in English Literature and History should they have studied the latter.
The A Level qualification consists of three externally assessed written examinations: • The World of the Hero: 2 hours 30 minutes. 100 marks. 40% of total A Level • Invention of the Barbarian: 1 hour 45 minutes. 75 marks. 30% of total A Level • Politics of the Late Republic: 1 hour 45 minutes. 75 marks. 30% of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,175 - £17,460 |
| Address | Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DU |
The influence of the classical world is all around us. We are all familiar with Greek and Roman myths and legends – Hollywood loves stories like the fall of Troy – but the influence of these two cultures on our everyday lives is wider than that. For example, the Greeks gave us democracy and theatre; the Romans brought us roads and baths. Classical Civilisation gives you the opportunity to study the literature and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, reading the works of famous authors such as Homer, Virgil, Aristophanes and Sophocles, learning about their lives and religious beliefs and customs, and enabling you to assess the contribution made by these two great civilisations to our lives today. Students studying Classical Civilisation will be expected to enhance their understanding by participating in study days, museum trips and theatre trips. These are planned jointly with Loughborough Grammar School. There are also regular trips abroad for those interested.
There are no specific entry requirements for the A Level Classical Civilisation course. You do not need to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE, and all texts studied are in English. The course does involve a significant number of literary sources, to which end an enjoyment of Greek and Roman mythology and a willingness to read and discuss literature are necessary for this course. Students will examine sources, both literary and material/visual, and be required to be critical about them. As such, we would advise that any student wishing to take this course should have achieved at least a grade 7 in English Literature and History should they have studied the latter.
The A Level qualification consists of three externally assessed written examinations: • The World of the Hero: 2 hours 30 minutes. 100 marks. 40% of total A Level • Invention of the Barbarian: 1 hour 45 minutes. 75 marks. 30% of total A Level • Politics of the Late Republic: 1 hour 45 minutes. 75 marks. 30% of total A Level