Classical Civilisation

The document linked below outlines how knowledge and skills are sequenced and developed throughout each year of the curriculum.

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)
Qualification: GCSE Classical Civilisation
Exam Board: OCR
Guided Learning: Four 1-hour lessons per fortnight
Independent Learning: 30-45 minutes of homework per week

Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13)
Qualification: A Level Classical Civilisation
Exam Board: OCR
Guided Learning: Nine 1-hour lessons per fortnight
Independent Learning: Up to 5 hours of homework per fortnight

Careers in Classics

Classics develops your intellectual flexibility and analytical thinking skills. The breadth of this subject makes you attractive to many employers.

These include: art centres and theatres, financial institutions, heritage and cultural organisations, local and national government, legal firms, libraries, museums, the police, publishing houses, research and information organisations, schools & universities.

Career ideas: academic research, teacher/lecturer, museum/gallery curator, archivist, archaeology, law, civil service, accountancy, events management, heritage management, publishing and editing, journalism, media, marketing & public relations, fundraising campaign manager, politics, management consultancy and more.

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Classics Enrichment

Co-curricular Classics opportunities
Find out more about our co-curricular and enrichment opportunities in Classics.

KS4 Classics Super Curriculum
Explore recommended reading, activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.

KS5 Classics Super Curriculum
Explore recommended reading, activities and enrichment opportunities to support A Level study.

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Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Our 1:1 Device Programme

Our 1:1 Device Programme

Careers

Careers

Academic Enrichment

Academic Enrichment

Co-curricular

Co-curricular