Classical Civilisation is a useful subject as it is well regarded by most universities, for students who want to go on to study English, philosophy, theology, archaeology, history or ancient history as well as career related degrees such as law. It will equip you for the world of work through developing your ability to analyse, assess and express ideas, as well encouraging you to look at societies that had many similarities with, but also many differences to our own.

For AS you will study 2 modules, the first on women in Ancient Athens and Rome and the second on Roman Architecture and Town Planning. The first unit involves looking at a variety of written sources such as letters, speeches, and comments on women - all made by men! We also look at some drama to see how the Athenians saw the female half of the population. The second unit studies Roman architecture and building techniques, focusing on houses, baths, temples and water supplies in cities such as Pompeii, Ostia and Rome itself. The A2 course is more of a traditional history course. We will study 2 all time great figures from world history - Alexander the Great who expanded Greek influence as far as India and Augustus, the first of the Roman Emperors.

General college entry requirements. (See page 10 for details.) In addition, if you have taken GCSE History you need to have grade C or above. If you have not taken GCSE History you need to have grade C in an essay writing subject e.g. English Language, English Literature, Religious Studies.