Classical Civilisation
Cheshire College - South & West - Cheshire East
01270654654
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB
Course summary

This a new and exciting course that includes a diverse range of ancient sources and material, including classical literature, archaeology, mythology, and history. You will learn about the birth of Western civilization from 150 BC to 500AD by studying the society and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. You will learn about ancient heroes, gods mythical beings, and the culture and beliefs of the ancient Greeks and Romans in a wide-ranging subject involving the study of literature, material culture, ancient thought and ideas, and the ancient historical context. If you are looking to apply to university, Classical Civilisation can be extremely useful. You not only acquire specific Classical knowledge but also important transferable skills such as analyzing sources and developing independent, critical, and evaluative approaches. You learn to formulate and support an argument and develop a valuable understanding of cultures very different from your own. The study of A-level classical Civilisation can often lead to the university-level study of Classics, Drama, English, History, History of Art, Philosophy, and Politics. Classical Civilisation is listed on UCL’s list of preferred A Level subjects and it is also listed on Trinity College, Cambridge’s list of Generally Suitable Arts A Levels. It is also listed as a useful subject for degrees in Classical Studies and Philosophy in the Russell Group ‘Informed Choices’ document. Information from UCAS shows that students who studied Classical Civilisation went on to study in such diverse disciplines as Medicine, Veterinary Science, and Chemistry! It is not only those looking to attend university who benefit from the study of Classical Civilisation. From the proven ability to write a well-structured extended response to the acknowledgment of the views of others and a culturally sensitive approach to these, Classics puts students in an excellent position to seek employment and opportunities You will study the following OCR specification: H408 E Classical Civilisation Option E 11 The World of the Hero 22 Imperial Image 31 Greek Religion.

Entry requirements

Typically you will need 5 GCSEs, including two at grade 5/B (or above) and three at grade 4/C (or above) including maths and English.

How you'll be assessed

The assessment is based on three components: The World of the Hero (Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid) corresponds to 40% of the total A Level and is examined through a 2-hour 20mins paper. Imperial Image corresponds to 30% of the total A Level and is examined through a 1 hour 45mins paper. Greek Religion corresponds to 30% of the total A Level and is examined through a 1 hour 45mins paper.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB