Do you want to walk like an Egyptian? Do you wish you were Roman? If it’s not all Greek to you then you will love our A Level in Classical Civilizations. This course lets you discover the ancient world through literature, architecture, history and archaeology.

You will examine primary and secondary source material, developing your investigative skills and fostering a love of the classical world. You will also learn about the relationship between the classical and modern world and how much of what we do and use today was formed in antiquity. The analytical and investigative skills you will build through this course will be of great benefit in any career. However, this would be especially good preparation if you have an interest in Archaeology, Travel or Languages.

Our course is designed in bite sized sections so it is easy to learn step by step and don’t forget our Tutors are here to support you throughout your A Level in Classical Civilizations. Start Learning today!

Etudiants Internationaux 

Désirez-vous être le prochain Indiana Jones ? Alors pourquoi ne pas choisir ce cours ? Il vous permet de découvrir le monde ancien à travers la littérature, l'architecture, l'histoire et l'archéologie de civilisations anciennes.

Le cours vous permettra d’examiner des sources primaires et secondaires, en développant vos compétences d'investigation. Vous pourrez également en apprendre d’avantage sur la relation entre le monde classique et le monde moderne ; beaucoup de ce que nous faisons et utilisons aujourd'hui a été cultivéedans l'antiquité.

Les compétences d'étude et d'investigation que vous apprendrez pendant ce cours seront importantes dans n'importe quelle carrière que vous choisissez. C’est surtout un cours pour ceux qui ont une passion pour l'archéologie, le voyage et les langages.

Distance Learning Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 18 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Home Study Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills are required. We recommend you have general skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE course or equivalent.

At Start Learning we believe that everyone should　have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.  

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 200 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the AS and A2 examinations.

Distance Learning Course Contents

A Level Classical Civilisation consists of AS Level and A2 Level

AS Level
Unit 1 – H041 – Homer’s Odyssey and Society
Unit 2 – H041 – Greek Tragedy in its Context

A2 Level
Unit 3 – H441 – Art and Architecture in the Greek World
Unit 4 – H441 – Virgil and the World of the Hero

AS Level + A2 Level = A Level in Classical Civilisation

Recommended Reading
J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford History of the Classical World
ch.2 (Oxford 1986) ISBN 0198721129

Learning Objectives

Classification Code: H041

Unit 1:  Homer’s Odyssey and Society

Unit 2: Greek Tragedy in its Context

Each unit is examined separately in a separate exam. This makes it easier for you, the candidate, to focus your revision on each unit in turn, rather than having to revise both together.

The examination is 90 minutes long and has 100 marks available.

The examinations for Units 1 and 2 are equally weighted.

The examination has two sections: A and B.

Section A is worth 55 marks and is a commentary question.

In section A, candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two.

Candidates answer three sub-questions set.

Section B is worth 45 marks and is an essay.

In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question.

Candidates therefore answer two questions in total.

A2 Level

Classification Code: H441

Unit 3: Art and Architecture in the Greek World

Unit 4: Virgil and the World of the Hero

As with the AS, each unit is examined separately, at a different examination. The A2 Units are subtitled ‘synoptic’.

Only examinations for A2 are ‘synoptic’. The structure of the examination, in which you are asked to draw your own links and comparisons between texts or materials, gives them that status.

The examination is 120 minutes long and has 100 marks available.

The examinations for Units 3 and 4 are equally weighted.

The examination has two sections: A and B.

Section A is worth 50 marks and is a commentary question.

In section A candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two.

Candidates answer the two commentary sub-questions set.

Section B is worth 50 marks and is an essay.

In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay from a choice of two.

Candidates therefore answer two questions in total.

Qualification

AS +A2 = A level in Classical Civilisation.
Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre (OCR) and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate.
In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams.

Start Learning provides expertise support and advice for students in their studies through their comprehensive course packs and tutoring system. However, we do stress that it is the student’s responsibility to find a centre to register and take their exams with. We are aware that sometimes this is difficult or even impossible to arrange.

Now we have come to an arrangement with a centrally located centre where Start Learning students will be able to take their exams. It is the English Maths Science Tuition & Educational Centre, located in Birmingham, right in the centre of England.

We realise this may still involve a good deal of travelling for some students but the long-term benefits of being able to gain A Levels far outweigh the short-term  expense and inconvenience.

For further information, please go to:
http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php

or: English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd.
40 Showell Green lane
Sparkhill
Birmingham,
B11 4JP
England
United Kingdom

Tel: 0121-771-1298 

Summary of Examinations

Unit 1 – H041 – Homer’s Odyssey and Society
Unit 2 – H041 – Greek Tragedy in its Context
Percentage: Unit 1 and 2 and equally weighed
Examination Time: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 100 marks, Section A: 55 marks, Section B: 45 marks
Format Section A: Section A is a commentary question.  Candidates are required to answer one commentary question selected from a choice of two. 
Format Section B: Section B is an essay.  Candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question

Unit 3 – H441 – Art and Architecture in the Greek World
Unit 4 – H441 – Virgil and the World of the Hero
Percentage: Units 3 and 4 are equally weighted
Examination Time: 120 minutes
Total Marks: 100 marks, Section A: 50 marks, Section B: 50 marks
Format Section A: Section A is a commentary question.   Candidates are required to answer one commentary question selected from a choice of two.
Format Section B: Section B is an essay.  Candidates are required to answer one essay from a choice of two.