Classical Civilisation
Classical Civilisation is the study of ancient Greek and Roman Civilisation.
Classical Civilisation A Level
Classical Civilisation is the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilisation. It is the ultimate humanities subject, encompassing a huge variety of disciplines including literature, religion, history, politics, archaeology, art and architecture.
Assessment
Qualification
A Level
Awarding Body
OCR
Entry Requirements
There are no specified entry requirements for this course. Please see the college’s basic entry requirements here.
You are not expected to have any previous knowledge of the subject but you should have an interest in the ancient world and its cultures.
You do not need to know any languages – all texts are in translation.
Topics Covered
- The World of the Hero: an in-depth study of Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid.
- Culture and the Arts – Imperial Image: A study of the self-presentation and propaganda of the Emperor Augustus.
- Beliefs and Ideas – Greek Religion: A study of the rituals, sacred sites and mythology of the Ancient Greeks with a focus on analysing the associated beliefs.
Trips
There are no compulsory trips but optional visits to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and the British Museum in London may be offered.
Career path
During the course you will develop analytical and communication skills which will be relevant to a wide array of careers. In particular, it supports entry into careers in history, archaeology and heritage, literature and publishing.
I love Classical Civilisation because it includes a range of things. We study literature, but also study actual history, it’s extremely interesting.
Kitty
