A Level Ancient History

Course Overview
As part of this course, you’ll find out more about myths and legends – and the stories that inspired them. You'’ll examine the Classical civilisations of Rome, Sparta and Athens and you’ll also get an insight into how the ideas of these civilisations still shape our lives today.

Pre-requisites
Candidates should normally possess GCSE English at Grade C or above.

Support
You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%

Assessment
Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your own exams, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. Exams are held in various parts of the UK.

Exams take place in January and June with the deadlines for submitting coursework being 1st October and 1st February respectively.

Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.

NB: To be able to sit your exams in June the deadline for submitting coursework is the 1st of February, if you have any questions about examinations please contact us.

Your Future Prospects
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career, studying A Levels with the UK Learning College will help make these choices available to you in the future.

Key Topics

The Catilinarian Conspiracy

Roman History

The Growth and Government of the Roman Empire

The Athenian Empire

Greek History

Sparta in the Greek World