Ancient History A Level
at Xaverian College, Manchester · college
What the college says
You will learn about the societies of Greece and Rome, with particular emphasis on the study of ancient source material. At A2 Level you further develop your studies on the Greek and Roman Empires by focusing on Greece and Persia 499 - 449 BC and The invention of Imperial Rome 31 BC - AD 96.
What you need to get on
6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above in GCSE English Language or Literature
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
XAVERIAN COLLEGE
Lower Park Road, MANCHESTER, M14 5RB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MANCHESTER
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