Classical Civilisation is the study of ancient literature, philosophy, art and culture. You have the opportunity to read ancient authors in translation, consider ancient art and delve into Plato’s theories. The course would suit anyone with an interest in the ancient world, history, literature and philosophy. You do not need to have studied or be studying Latin or Ancient Greek. Course structure There are three components. All literature is studied in English translation. Students take one compulsory component: The World of the Hero (40% of total A level) This consists of an in-depth study of: • Greek epic - either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey (at CLSG, we study the Odyssey) • Roman epic - Virgil’s Aeneid The second component is entitled Culture and the Arts. This involves the study of visual and material culture (30% of total A level). At CLSG, we have chosen Greek art which includes the study of free-standing sculpture, architectural sculpture and vase painting. The third component is entitled Beliefs and Ideas. This involves the study of an area of classical thought, in combination with the study of literature in translation and/or visual and material culture (30% of total A level). At CLSG, we have chosen love and relationships, examining ancient writers’ ideas on love and desire and studying Plato, Seneca, Ovid and Sappho.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
Classical Civilisation is the study of ancient literature, philosophy, art and culture. You have the opportunity to read ancient authors in translation, consider ancient art and delve into Plato’s theories. The course would suit anyone with an interest in the ancient world, history, literature and philosophy. You do not need to have studied or be studying Latin or Ancient Greek. Course structure There are three components. All literature is studied in English translation. Students take one compulsory component: The World of the Hero (40% of total A level) This consists of an in-depth study of: • Greek epic - either Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey (at CLSG, we study the Odyssey) • Roman epic - Virgil’s Aeneid The second component is entitled Culture and the Arts. This involves the study of visual and material culture (30% of total A level). At CLSG, we have chosen Greek art which includes the study of free-standing sculpture, architectural sculpture and vase painting. The third component is entitled Beliefs and Ideas. This involves the study of an area of classical thought, in combination with the study of literature in translation and/or visual and material culture (30% of total A level). At CLSG, we have chosen love and relationships, examining ancient writers’ ideas on love and desire and studying Plato, Seneca, Ovid and Sappho.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet.
