EXAM BOARD: OCR ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 5 CLASSICAL CIVILISATION OR HISTORY HEAD: MR TSAKIRIDIS – ITSAKIRIDIS@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM A Level Ancient History explores the complexities of power, politics, and culture in the ancient world. Through detailed study of primary sources and scholarship, students examine the relationships and conflicts among ancient Greek states and their interactions with non-Greek states, the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great, and the significant Roman political shifts of the Late Republic and Julio-Claudian period. The course helps students to understand ancient civilisations and offers insights into their lasting influence on modern society. It fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep appreciation of historical context and the diversity of perspectives. Curriculum Greek period study: Unit 1 period study: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492–404 BC. This period study will focus on the unfolding narrative of the relations between the Greek city-states, particularly Athens and Sparta, and between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire during the period 492–404 BC. Learners will study the changes in relations between states and the substantial developments in interstate relations between both Greek states and Greek states and non-Greek states. Learners will study the main events and issues in order to understand how these events and issues shaped these developments. The Greek period study will be worth 25% of the overall specification Unit 2 depth study: The rise of Macedon, 359–323 BC. This depth study focuses on the interplay of political, military, social, economic, cultural and religious factors that contributed to the rapid rise to preeminence of Macedonia from c. 359 BC. There is a particular focus on Philip and thus placing the campaigns of Alexander more fully in context. In doing so learners will gain insight into the factors and beliefs that motivated two of the most renowned men in ancient history. Roman period study: Unit 3 period study: The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68. This period study will focus on the unfolding narrative of the establishment and development of the principate under Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero. There will be a particular focus on the military, social, religious and political issues and developments of the emperors in Rome and the Empire and their treatment by the ancient sources. The Roman period study will be worth 25% of the overall specification Unit 4 depth study: The breakdown of the Late Republic, 88–31 BC. This depth study focuses on the interplay of political, military, social and economic factors that the late Roman Republic faced, and ultimately brought about its disintegration and reformation under the sole rule of Octavian. Assessment Two papers: Component 1 Greek period study and Component 2 Roman period study Each component is worth 98 marks, which represents 50% of the total marks for the A Level. The examination lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes. There are two sections to each component: Section A is worth 50 marks and Section B is worth 48 marks. Learners answer both sections. In Section A, learners will answer questions on the content of the period study. The questions in this section will be common across all three components. In Section B, learners will answer questions on the content of the depth study. Career Opportunities Ancient History students develop transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking, and written communication. Potential career paths include: Historian Archaeologist Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Archivist Museum Curator Lawyer Civil Service Journalism We Are Proud That students studying A Level Ancient History at Haydon develop a comprehensive understanding of ancient societies and plan to pursue university courses in History, Classics, Archaeology, and related fields.
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EXAM BOARD: OCR ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 5 CLASSICAL CIVILISATION OR HISTORY HEAD: MR TSAKIRIDIS – ITSAKIRIDIS@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM A Level Ancient History explores the complexities of power, politics, and culture in the ancient world. Through detailed study of primary sources and scholarship, students examine the relationships and conflicts among ancient Greek states and their interactions with non-Greek states, the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great, and the significant Roman political shifts of the Late Republic and Julio-Claudian period. The course helps students to understand ancient civilisations and offers insights into their lasting influence on modern society. It fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep appreciation of historical context and the diversity of perspectives. Curriculum Greek period study: Unit 1 period study: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492–404 BC. This period study will focus on the unfolding narrative of the relations between the Greek city-states, particularly Athens and Sparta, and between Greek city-states and the Persian Empire during the period 492–404 BC. Learners will study the changes in relations between states and the substantial developments in interstate relations between both Greek states and Greek states and non-Greek states. Learners will study the main events and issues in order to understand how these events and issues shaped these developments. The Greek period study will be worth 25% of the overall specification Unit 2 depth study: The rise of Macedon, 359–323 BC. This depth study focuses on the interplay of political, military, social, economic, cultural and religious factors that contributed to the rapid rise to preeminence of Macedonia from c. 359 BC. There is a particular focus on Philip and thus placing the campaigns of Alexander more fully in context. In doing so learners will gain insight into the factors and beliefs that motivated two of the most renowned men in ancient history. Roman period study: Unit 3 period study: The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68. This period study will focus on the unfolding narrative of the establishment and development of the principate under Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero. There will be a particular focus on the military, social, religious and political issues and developments of the emperors in Rome and the Empire and their treatment by the ancient sources. The Roman period study will be worth 25% of the overall specification Unit 4 depth study: The breakdown of the Late Republic, 88–31 BC. This depth study focuses on the interplay of political, military, social and economic factors that the late Roman Republic faced, and ultimately brought about its disintegration and reformation under the sole rule of Octavian. Assessment Two papers: Component 1 Greek period study and Component 2 Roman period study Each component is worth 98 marks, which represents 50% of the total marks for the A Level. The examination lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes. There are two sections to each component: Section A is worth 50 marks and Section B is worth 48 marks. Learners answer both sections. In Section A, learners will answer questions on the content of the period study. The questions in this section will be common across all three components. In Section B, learners will answer questions on the content of the depth study. Career Opportunities Ancient History students develop transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking, and written communication. Potential career paths include: Historian Archaeologist Researcher Teacher/Lecturer Archivist Museum Curator Lawyer Civil Service Journalism We Are Proud That students studying A Level Ancient History at Haydon develop a comprehensive understanding of ancient societies and plan to pursue university courses in History, Classics, Archaeology, and related fields.