Ancient History is a high-status, respected classical qualification that will make a job or university application form stand out from the crowd. There are two exams at the end of Year 13. Module 1 - Greek History This module focuses on the Greek city-states in the 5th Century BC. The course starts by looking at how these fought off the challenge of the Persians, as loosely shown in films such as ‘The 300’. It then moves on to examine how these city-states organized themselves and how Athens sought and achieved dominance over many of the others, bringing it into conflict with the Spartans. The module includes a depth study of the Spartans. Module 2 - Roman History This unit covers the fall of the Roman Republic and the foundation of the Roman Empire under Augustus. It then looks at the ten emperors that followed him, some of whom were very strange! These include Emperor Caligula, who made his horse a senator, and Emperor Nero, a very odd man, who loved his mother (a little too much!) but who later had her murdered. The unit includes an depth study of the final three emperors from this group: Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.
Students should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in a GCSE essay-based subject such as History or English Language. You do not need to have studied history at GCSE. If you did study history, you can take this course instead of the standard history A-level course, or you can study both courses. (Students who do not achieve the required grades may be allowed on the course after a discussion with the Head of Department, who will make a decision based on evidence from subject teachers.)
Module 1 - Greek History Assessment: one 2½ hour written exam. The exam is worth 98 marks, 50% of the total A-level mark. Module 2 - Roman History Assessment: one 2½ hour written exam. The exam is worth 98 marks, 50% of the total A-level mark.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE |
Ancient History is a high-status, respected classical qualification that will make a job or university application form stand out from the crowd. There are two exams at the end of Year 13. Module 1 - Greek History This module focuses on the Greek city-states in the 5th Century BC. The course starts by looking at how these fought off the challenge of the Persians, as loosely shown in films such as ‘The 300’. It then moves on to examine how these city-states organized themselves and how Athens sought and achieved dominance over many of the others, bringing it into conflict with the Spartans. The module includes a depth study of the Spartans. Module 2 - Roman History This unit covers the fall of the Roman Republic and the foundation of the Roman Empire under Augustus. It then looks at the ten emperors that followed him, some of whom were very strange! These include Emperor Caligula, who made his horse a senator, and Emperor Nero, a very odd man, who loved his mother (a little too much!) but who later had her murdered. The unit includes an depth study of the final three emperors from this group: Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.
Students should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in a GCSE essay-based subject such as History or English Language. You do not need to have studied history at GCSE. If you did study history, you can take this course instead of the standard history A-level course, or you can study both courses. (Students who do not achieve the required grades may be allowed on the course after a discussion with the Head of Department, who will make a decision based on evidence from subject teachers.)
Module 1 - Greek History Assessment: one 2½ hour written exam. The exam is worth 98 marks, 50% of the total A-level mark. Module 2 - Roman History Assessment: one 2½ hour written exam. The exam is worth 98 marks, 50% of the total A-level mark.