Classical Civilisation
in the sixth form
At A Level, students following classical civilisation will study three key topics: Greek tragedy, Greek and Roman epic, and Greek art and architecture. The study of all three topics is source-based, with an emphasis on students reading and researching texts and sculpted works of the ancient world independently, using skills learnt in the classroom.

The prominence of independent learning is critical in developing an enquiring mind and the ability to address one’s enquiries. Throughout their course students will find a heavy emphasis is placed on the use of ICT. Both in terms of research and the presentation of findings, ICT skills will be used and enhanced by all students.

Assessment
Three units are taken at the end of year 12 and a further three at A2 level in year 13. Should they be required there are re-sit opportunities in January of year 13. Students in year 13 also have the opportunity to take an extended essay coursework option.

Enrichment activities
There are frequent visits to theatre productions and lectures at university level, on classical subjects. In the near future we are also planning a visit to Greece or Rome.

Beyond the sixth form
An interest in the classics opens the mind; more specifically qualifications in this area are useful to those wishing to study classics at university level. Students taking classics at higher education will often enter careers such as archaeology, historical research, museum curation, sociology, social sciences or government.