Classical Civilisation (A-Level)

A-Level

Do you have an interest in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome? These two civilisations are the inspiration for many aspects of our modern existence – including politics, philosophy, literature, art, sculpture and architecture to name but a few.Classical Civilisation covers elements of literature and ancient history to provide you with a deep understanding of the culture, history and politics of two of the world’s greatest civilisations. This course links closely with history and English literature, plus other humanities subjects, such as modern foreign languages.“I’ve always loved classical civilisation and it was amazing to study in depth at Pendleton Sixth Form College.” Paula Gaskill, former student.

Outline

Students will study three units over two years. Topics include The World of the Hero specifically Homer – The Odyssey and Virgil – The Aeneid. They will also learn about The Imperial Image, which includes the first Roman Empire and Politics of the Late Republican. The department boasts a 100% pass rate in 2018 with students being accepted into prestigious universities including the University of Cambridge to further study the subject.

Entry Requirements

Students will need a minimum of three grade 4s and three grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 5 in English. Additional Information: We will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 5 is achieved in English.

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Classical Civilisation (A-Level) (Level 3)

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Pendleton Sixth Form College

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03/09/2024

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24/25

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