Classical Civilisation A Level

NEW Applications for September 2026

Applications Open - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

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Thursday 20th November 2025 9am - 12pm

Thursday 11th December 2025 9am -12pm

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Over the two-year course, candidates will engage with the ancient worlds of Athens and Rome through a broad, coherent and rewarding series of study units.

Students will study:

• The World of the Hero an indepth study of Homer's 'Odyssey' and Virgil's 'Aeneid' we explore the adventures of Odysseus and Aeneas following the Trojan War. These two great epics of Greek and Roman literature see the heroes do battle with man, gods and monsters in a bid to fulfil their quests. This is a compulsory unit but the stories give a great insight to the Greek myths and some of the greatest stories ever told.

• Imperial Image through an examination of literature, art, architecture and sculpture, students examine the ways in which the emperor Augustus managed a highly successful propaganda campaign and convinced a society of republican values to accept oneman rule. With everything from victory over Antony and Cleopatra to the imagery portrayed in the sculptures of Augustus and the architecture of some of the most iconic buildings in ancient Rome, this highly popular and successful unit is accessed through high-quality visual resources and engagement with artefacts in the British Museum and in Rome* (*optional Y12 trip to Rome runs annually at Easter)

• Politics of The Late Republic looks at a period of upheaval and conflicting views on how the Roman state should function. These conflicts saw the Republic develop, change and ultimately fall, leading to the rise of the Roman Emperors. Students will study the political thought of the period through examining Marcus Porcuis Cato ('Cato the Younger'), Gaius Julius Ceaser, and Macus Tullius Cicero whose very different ideas bring this tumultuous period to life for students. Our studies move beyond simply studying ideals and abstracts, into discussion of the practical difficulties familiar to states throughout history to the discussions around populist politics being played out in the UK and the wider world today.

*other units available subject to student interest and available resources

There Is NO COURSEWORK attached to this course. Assessment will be through examinable components only.

No prior knowledge of Classical Civilisation is required GCSE grade 5 in English/English Literature No knowledge of other languages, including Latin and ancient Greek is necessary. All texts are in English.

Ancient History, Classical Greek, Classical Studies, Latin.

Combines well with A Level: English Literature, History, law, Sociology and Psychology.