Year 13 Classical Studies

Year 13 Classical Studies

Classical Studies (Classics) is only available at Level 3.  This course refers to the study of the languages, literature, material, culture, and history of the societies of the ancient world.  It also looks at their influence on later periods and cultures right up to the present day.  It is one of the most varied and interdisciplinary of all subjects and can include literature, history, philosophy, art and archaeology.  Your appreciation of the history of our world will deepen with the study of Classics.  It is especially of value if you intend travelling in the future.

This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers.

Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of classical Greece and Rome without the study of the classical languages, Greek and Latin.  The study of any civilisation is recognised to be educationally beneficial.  Ancient Greek and Roman Cultures laid the foundations of western society.  The art, science, literature, law, philosophy and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome has shaped our thinking about key issues that still concern us today.  Students are encouraged to make connections with later cultures in history.  Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject which includes a number of different types of study, eg. history, literature, and art, which are normally separated in the curriculum.  Students may therefore gain experience of the connections that can exist between different intellectual disciplines.