Latin A Level

Course summary

By studying Latin at LaSWAP, you will develop sharp linguistic skills that deepen your understanding of English and other languages. You will explore the intricacies of grammar through translation and literary analysis, whilst immersing yourself in ancient Roman culture. You will encounter the voices of poets, philosophers, and politicians—reading texts in the original Latin and exploring the historical and cultural contexts that shaped them. From epic poetry to political speeches, from mythology to archaeology, this is a course that challenges and inspires. This course is rigorous and rewarding. It will support applications to top universities and will open pathways into a wide range of careers—from law, journalism, and academia to tech and diplomacy.