| Classics - 6th Form Classical Civilisation |
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What can I do with an A' level in Classical Civilisation?
Anything! You will have developed confidence in your understanding of cultures that underpin our lives; you will have learnt to think for yourself under pressure, deducing conclusions from primary evidence, be it verbal or visual; and you will be able to communicate those ideas. At school, Classical Civilisation fits in well with any combination of A’ levels. It complements the study of English, History or a language. It provides excellent variety when put with a science or maths. At university, Classical Studies and Archaeology courses are experiencing great growth and the A’ level could provide an insight into related courses such as English, Theatre Studies, History and Art. As for careers, it is for skills in communication that all employers are crying out. No wonder previous students have been taken on as management trainees, gone into the media, banking and accountancy or law. More directly, you might find it inspires you towards archaeology and museum work.
What extra-curricular opportunities will I have?
Visits are undertaken to a variety of museums such as the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. Study weeks are organised by several universities. We attend A’ level syllabus-related lectures at universities and other venues and make a point of seeing as many productions of classical plays as we are able. In 2003, we visited Rome and Pompeii. In 2005, a trip to Greece is planned.
What will I be studying?
Would you like to know more about Odysseus and Achilles? What exactly did happen at the ancient Olympic Games? Why is the Parthenon such a famous building? Why did classical sculpture leave such an important legacy? How did the Roman Caesars immortalise themselves? These are a few of the questions you might be looking into if you take Classical Civilisation at A’ level. The history, literature and art of the Greeks and Romans touch all our lives today – their insights into important questions are as relevant in the 21st century as they were 2000 years ago. You will be encouraged to develop your ability to express your ideas and opinions orally as well as using your writing skills. Personal viewpoints are absolutely vital. You will research and organise material into an argument, increasingly working on clarity of expression. You will have the opportunity to widen your horizons by extended reading. The variety of the materials – painting, sculpture, architectural design, plays, epic poetry and more – will amaze and delight you!
What have former students done?
As always a number of girls decide to further their study of Classical Civilization/Ancient History/Archaeology at university.
Nicola Woolley who recently graduated from Liverpool with a 2i degree in classical studies has embarked on a PGCE in Primary Education. Lucy McLeay who recently completed her PhD on the later Roman Empire has now become a management trainee at Sainsbury’s. Katharine Potter went to Durham in 2002 to study Ancient History and Archaeology and her sister Sophia will also be going to study Classics. Kathryn Dardis went to UCL in 2002 to study Archaeology. Holly Ranger will go up to Cambridge in 2003 to study Classics; having studied both Classical Civilisation and Latin to A2 Departmental Activities |
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