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GCE AS Level in Ancient History

at The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an exciting opportunity to study and explore the depths of Ancient Greece and Rome. The course is designed to challenge and develop your historical skills and knowledge of the ancient world through the use of sources, interpretations and applied knowledge. The course weaves through two very diverse topics that enable you to develop an awareness of relevant historical debates surrounding Greece and Rome. Within these topics you will find individuals that will challenge your preconceptions of the ancient world and test your skills of analysis. Ancient History will test your analytical thinking and ability to write in full essay form. It is important to come with an open mind that is ready to challenge, evaluate and explain thought processes. You will have the opportunity to study a subject that you will have never learned before and grasp some of the complexities of the past. The desire to know more, research and not take sources at face value will be essential to success. Finally, this course will enable you to develop a real sense of period and what it was like to walk amongst the Ancient Greeks and Romans.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade 6 English Language GCSE. History GCSE grade 5 (preferred but not essential). Students who have not gained this grade may be considered at the discretion of the Head of 6th Form.

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

  • The Sir John Colfox Academy

    Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bridport

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