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GCE A Level in Classical Civilisation

at Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Classical Civilisation is a fascinating and diverse subject including both literature and visual/material culture. It will inspire and motivate students to engage further with the classical world giving them the opportunity to study some of the oldest surviving works of literature in the Western literary canon; the origins of democracy; the birth of theatre; art and artistry. This new Classical Civilisation A Level qualification has been developed for first teaching in September 2017. There are three components to the course to be studied over two years. The World of the Hero is a literary module bridging Years 12 and 13. After studying Homers Odyssey, a Greek epic, its Roman counterpart, Virgils Aeneid is read and analysed. The texts are examined via gobbet questions on literary style and longer discussions of themes and the concept of heroism. This module is worth 40% of the A Level. The second module (30% of total A Level) focuses upon ancient culture and the arts through study of the Greek Theatre. Three plays (two tragedies and one comedy) are studied along with material evidence which reveals how plays were staged and the significance of the theatre to daily life. Finally, students will develop an understanding of Classical thought and philosophy through the study of the Politics of the Late Roman Republic. The module focuses on the works of Cato the Younger, Julius Caesar and Cicero. The exploration of the very different ideas of three contemporary political figures br

What you need to get on

To study this course, it is not necessary to have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE Level. If you have studied Classical Civilisation at GCSE, you should have at least a Grade 6. If not, at least a Grade 5 at GCSE in a Humanities subject is acceptable. Also, at least a Grade 5 in English and Maths.

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School

    BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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