Classical Civilisation

Course summary

Modules/subject areas covered • Epic literature – the study of Virgil’s Aeneid and Homer’s Iliad or the Odyssey • Ancient theatres, dramatic festivals, comedy and tragedy • A study of the literature and philosophy on love and relationships in the Greek and Roman world What next? Classical Civilisation A level develops skills needed for many courses at university. Many students go on to study the subject at university, or a related subject such as Ancient History or Archaeology. Others go on to study English, History, Law, Philosophy or Drama related courses. Equally, other students study it in conjunction with STEM subjects to give them an excellent skills base. Students have gone on to study Medicine and Engineering in recent years.