Classical Civilisation is open to all pupils entering the Sixth Form. The course does not require any previous study of Classical Civilisation at all or knowledge of Latin or Greek. It is arguably more important than ever to follow a course of study which enables you to think independently of what you are being told and understand and value the vital connections between cultures. This subject has significant contributions to make not only in many specific subject areas but also in the aesthetic, ethical, linguistic, moral, political, social, spiritual and technological areas of human experience. Classics shows how modern culture has developed from the classical past, how the civilisations of Greece and Rome have helped in shaping modern Europe, and how classical influences are still important in today’s world. Classical Civilisation also develops the critical, evaluative, presentation and research skills which enable pupils to go on to university to study a wide range of courses.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
The course is divided into three components; • H408J/11 The World of the Hero - worth 40% examined by a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes • H408J/22 Culture and Arts; The Imperial Image - worth 30% examined by written paper of 1hr 45 minutes • H408J/31 Beliefs and Ideas; Greek Religion - worth 30% examined by written paper of 1hr 45 minutes
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £35,871; Boarding £47,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
Classical Civilisation is open to all pupils entering the Sixth Form. The course does not require any previous study of Classical Civilisation at all or knowledge of Latin or Greek. It is arguably more important than ever to follow a course of study which enables you to think independently of what you are being told and understand and value the vital connections between cultures. This subject has significant contributions to make not only in many specific subject areas but also in the aesthetic, ethical, linguistic, moral, political, social, spiritual and technological areas of human experience. Classics shows how modern culture has developed from the classical past, how the civilisations of Greece and Rome have helped in shaping modern Europe, and how classical influences are still important in today’s world. Classical Civilisation also develops the critical, evaluative, presentation and research skills which enable pupils to go on to university to study a wide range of courses.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
The course is divided into three components; • H408J/11 The World of the Hero - worth 40% examined by a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes • H408J/22 Culture and Arts; The Imperial Image - worth 30% examined by written paper of 1hr 45 minutes • H408J/31 Beliefs and Ideas; Greek Religion - worth 30% examined by written paper of 1hr 45 minutes