Latin

Course summary

The Classical world has had and continues to have, a staggering impact on our language, technology, culture and politics today. Studying our ancient roots allows deeper engagement with a whole host of topics, which makes Latin A-Level the perfect complement to Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages and Arts subjects. The logic of Latin grammar and the prevalence of scientific and technological jargon derived from Latin also make Latin A-Level a perfect partner of the Sciences. The A-Level Latin course is wonderfully varied and interesting. It builds very naturally on the firm foundations of language and literary analysis developed at GCSE. Queen’s pupils have thoroughly enjoyed studying Latin at A-Level. Many have become so passionate about Latin and Roman culture that they have chosen to read Classical subjects at university. Through studying literature, you will develop the ability to probe a text, apply critical thinking skills to assess rhetoric, express yourself concisely and suspend judgment before leaping to a conclusion. You will acquire a solid base for understanding history, politics and culture generally, not just from the Roman period. Through studying the language, you will develop an excellent command of Latin and sophisticated problem-solving and logic skills. Additionally, you will boost your vocabulary and understanding of grammar in English. Not many colleges offer A-Level Latin, so it will set you apart from other applicants for university courses and jobs. It is highly regarded as an academic subject that hones critical thinking, analytical and organisational skills, as well as the obvious linguistic skills. For this reason, A-Level Latinists have access to a wide range of professions. Latin can lead to a career in law, medicine, finance, science, academia, architecture, engineering, marketing, politics and many other fields.