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GCE A Level in Classical Civilisation

at Diss High School, Diss · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A Level classical civilisation enables you to explore the roots of the modern world through studying the history, literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. It's for you if you want to study a subject which is multidisciplinary, involving elements of English, history, art and philosophy. You don't need to have studied the subject before to take the A level and you don't need to have studied languages such as Latin as all the texts are studied in English translation. The course will give you transferable skills such as analytical and evaluative thinking and extended writing that are useful for a range of careers.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least grade 4 in Maths and additionally a Grade 5 in either English Language or History.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Diss

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