The specification for Classics gives students the opportunity to engage with the culture, literature, languages, art and material culture of Ancient Greece and Rome in a variety of ways. The course comprises three strands, and students will study two out of these three strands. The first strand, core component – myth and daily life, will be taken by all students. Alongside this, students have the option of studying either the Classical Studies component (World of Achilles and Rome, Centre of an Empire) or the Classical Language component (Latin or Ancient Greek).
| Number of hours over 3 years | Final Exam | Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) | Assessments Task |
| 200 hrs minimum |
One 2-hour paper Taken at Common level Worth 90% of overall grade
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Two CBAs to be taken over 2nd & 3rd year CBA 1- Storytelling Using Myth CBA 2- Rome-Centre of an Empire
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Students complete a specified written reflection task which is sent to the SEC for marking. Worth 10% of overall grade
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These subjects explore the ways in which humans live and communicate in the world. Human life is examined by looking at our past, our present and into our future. These subjects help people to express themselves clearly and develop their reasoning ability.
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: