Course information
Latin
Bablake School - Coventry
02476271200
Coundon Road, Coventry, CV1 4AU
Course summary

What grades and skills do students need to study Latin? At least a Grade 7 in Latin. Being logical and precise, having an inquisitive mind, an enthusiasm for reading texts, a willingness to get involved in discussions and an eye for detail. Possible modules/subject areas covered • Understand and analyse two prose set texts, each of around 225 lines. • Understand and analyse two verse set texts, each of around 225 lines. • Translation and comprehension of unseen passages of Latin prose and verse. What next? Just about anywhere! In recent years, students with Latin A level have gone on to careers in IT, Teaching, Civil Service, Media, Journalism, Acting and Archiving. Many students who have studied Latin have gone on to study Medicine, Engineering, Maths and other STEM subjects at university. Many universities offer degrees in Latin or Latin and Greek (widely known as Classics). Oxbridge Classics courses have the highest ratio of acceptances on their courses of all subjects with around 45% of applicants gaining a place.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry is normally five Grade 6 (or equivalent) passes. Offers will be made at the Headmaster’s discretion shortly after the interview date. At least a Grade 7 in Latin

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£15,900
AddressCoundon Road, Coventry, CV1 4AU