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Classical Civilisation A Level

at Greenshaw High School, Sutton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Classical civilisation is the study of the language, literature, art and history of the ancient world. It is a fascinating subject that is unique and held in high regard by universities and employers. Studying classics provides us with an insight into many important philosophical issues and also it is vital in understanding how western societies have developed in the modern world. Classics equips students with a wide set of transferable skills and it creates very open minded individuals. We focus on Greco-Roman culture, politics and social life at significant periods in these two great civilisations’ histories. Classics is the foundation of all the humanities subjects and you cannot fully understand western civilisation, culture and history until you have some grasp of the roots of it all. This course requires a high degree of literacy and a grade 6 in English Language is therefore required.

What you need to get on

Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. There is no need to have studied classics or Latin previously, as there is no language requirement in the course and only English translations will be used.

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

  • Greenshaw High School

    Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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