Ancient History
at Queen Mary'S Grammar School, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
An A Level in Ancient History will allow you to study the ancient world, its momentous events and its larger than life personalities including Alexander the Great, Caligula and King Leonidas of Sparta. You will see how ancient civilisations like the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians have shaped the world that we live in today and develop a passion and curiosity for antiquity. The course will also allow you to gain a greater understanding of the literature of the period, including the first great historians like Herodotus, Thucydides and Livy. (Delivered at Aldridge School).
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 5 in English and/or Grade 5 in one of the following: History, Geography, Citizenship or RST.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Queen Mary's Grammar School
46 Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Walsall
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