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A Level Classical Civilisation - OCR
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
360 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
A-level Classical Civilisation
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Certificates
  • A Level Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Paper 1: The world of the hero (H408/11) (included in price)
  • Paper 2: culture and the arts (H408/24) (included in price)
  • Paper 3: beliefs and ideas (H408/31) (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card included in price

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Overview

  • Gain an official A Level Classical Civilisation qualification from OCR.
  • Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
  • Nationally recognised A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
  • No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
  • Study from home at your own pace.
  • Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
  • Includes pre-recorded webinars featuring step-by-step exam question breakdowns across a range of topics.
  • Choose to include exams and save up to £400*.

A Level Classical Civilisation is the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, philosophy, mythology, literature, and society. During your studies, you’ll explore the creation and function of Greek vases, the evolution of Greek sculptures, and the themes behind Greek religion. You will also delve into classical texts Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid.

Depending on your future career and university plans, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level History, A Level Politics, and A Level Law.

A Level Classical Civilisation via distance learning
This A Level Classical Civilisation course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Qualification

A-level Classical Civilisation

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

A Level Certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Assessment details

Paper 1: The world of the hero (H408/11)

Included in course price

  • Type: written paper
  • Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Weighting: 40% of total
  • Total marks: 100 marks
  • Assessed: in-depth study one of Homer’s Iliad or Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid (the study of classical texts)

Paper 2: culture and the arts (H408/24)

Included in course price

  • Type: written paper
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Weighting: 30% of total
  • Total marks: 75 marks
  • Assessed: Greek art (the study of material and visual culture)

Paper 3: beliefs and ideas (H408/31)

Included in course price

  • Type: written paper
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Weighting: 30% of total
  • Total marks: 75 marks
  • Assessed: Greek religion (the study of texts and visual/material culture)

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Course content

Specification code: H408

Topic 1 - Beliefs and ideas: Greek religion

  • Olympian deities
  • Relationships between gods and morals
  • The significance of Homer and Hesiod for Greek ideas about gods
  • Personal experience of the divine
  • Historical and mythical background to mystery
    cults
  • The myth of Demeter and Persephone
  • Archaeology of the Telesterion at Eleusis
  • Religion and society
  • Religious authority
  • Links between politics and religion
  • The PanAthenaia and its significance for Athens
  • Places of worship
  • Rituals and priests
  • Religion and philosophy

Topic 2 - Culture and the arts: Greek art

  • Vase painting: attic black-figure vases in the sixth century
  • Vase painting: the transitional period with reference to the bilingual amphora
  • Vase painting: attic red-figure vases in the fifth century
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: the development of kouroi
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: the development of korai
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: the transitional period
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: the work of Polykleitos
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: female figures in the fifth century
  • Greek free-standing sculpture: fourth century sculpture
  • Architectural sculpture: the problems and solutions of designing metopes
  • Architectural sculpture: the problems and solutions of designing Ionic continuous friezes
  • Architectural sculpture: the problems and solutions of designing pediments
  • Architectural sculpture

Topic 3 - The world of the hero

  • Odyssey: literary structure and composition
  • Odyssey: the heroic world - characterisation and themes
  • Odyssey: social, religious and cultural context
  • Aeneid: literary techniques and composition
  • Aeneid: the heroic world - characterisation and themes
  • Aeneid: the social, cultural and religious context
  • Aeneid: historical and political background

Who is this course for?

Our A Level courses are tailored for people who need to fit learning around their existing commitments. Specifically designed to be studied from home, we have made it easy to study around your busy schedule.

We have students of all ages studying A Levels with us, with students in their teens right through to their nineties! We believe education should be accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of their age.

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Career path

This course is ideal if you’re hoping to one day work in one of the following careers:

  • Business management
  • Marketing
  • Law
  • Public services
  • Archaeology
  • Museum curation
  • Tour guide
  • Teaching

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