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A Level Classical Civilisation

OSC1282 / OSC1302

Study this online A Level Classical Civilisation course from home and earn up to 56 UCAS points. We have a 94% pass rate** with our A Levels!

Course duration

Up to two years.

Course outcome

A Level Classical Civilisation qualification from OCR.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Three paper-based exams.

Course Options

Study Options

 
£549.00£499.00
or £15.31 /month*
Course code: OSC1282
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Course 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.
  • 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.

Course content

Qualification code: H408

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Exam details

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

Extra information

You will have two years to complete your A Level Classical Civilisation course.

The only deadlines involved in studying this course are concerning the A Level exam timetables. Please see the exams and assessments section for more information on this.

To achieve your A Level Classical Civilisation qualification, you must complete the exams. There are three written exams for this course which will cover the topics studied on this course. A breakdown of the exam papers can be found in the following section.

When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.

Choosing to add the exams package

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. Please note that the A Level exam timetable typically takes place during May and June each year. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board - cut-off dates apply.

Please note, our A Level exam centre locations for this course are as follows:

  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • Coventry
  • Doncaster
  • Bolton
  • Wimbledon
  • Taunton
  • St Neots, Cambridgeshire
  • High Wycombe
  • Romford

The course-only option

If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you.

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

  • Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
  • Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Upon successful completion of your exams, you will be awarded an A Level qualification in Classical Civilisation issued by OCR. You will also receive UCAS points relevant to the grade you achieved to support your university application.

Degrees this subject could lead to

The knowledge and skills gained during your A Level Classical Civilisation studies, provide you with a solid foundation for degree-level studies in business, marketing, politics, and law, as well as historical areas such as archaeology or education.

Future career options

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

The final grade you achieve in your A Level will be translated into UCAS points. Based on your grade, you will be awarded up to 56 points per A Level which can then be added together to reach the UCAS points you need to be accepted by your chosen university.

To help you achieve the best possible grade from home, we recommend that you complete the tutor-marked assessments included in your course materials. These are designed to provide you with detailed feedback to help you fine-tune your technique before you sit your exam. Completing your tutor-marked assessments will also help your tutor to provide you with a predicted grade if this is required for your UCAS application.

To find out more about Open Study College, the A Levels we offer and how they work, download our A Level prospectus.

FAQs

Yes, you will study the same course, take the same examinations 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.

No previous qualifications or knowledge are needed to enrol on this course.

When you enrol on an A Level course with OSC, you will receive:

  • Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
  • Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
  • Course materials with learning activities.
  • Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
  • A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
  • A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
  • A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
  • A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
  • If you choose to add exams to your enrolment with an A Level package, then your exam fees will be included. We will also handle the booking on your behalf. Otherwise, we can refer you to one of our partner exam centres located throughout the UK so you can book your exam yourself.

* Not included with the online study option

You will need to own your own copies of the following texts:

  • Homer, Odyssey tr. E V Rieu, revised tr. D C H Rieu (Penguin 2003) ISBN: 9780140449112
  • Virgil, Aeneid tr. D West (Penguin 2003) ISBN-10: 0140449329

You will also need the following texts for your study of Greek art and architecture:

  • R. A. Tomlinson, Greek Architecture (Bristol 2001)
  • S. Woodford, An Introduction to Greek Art (London 2007)
  • R Jenkyns, Classical Epic: Homer and Virgil (Bristol 1992)

These books can be found at all good book stores.

Yes, in order to achieve your A Level Classical Civilisation qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board. A Level exams take place during the summer exam period which typically falls in May and June each year.

You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.

Please note: if you add on exams you will need to sit these exams in either the Birmingham, Coventry, Doncaster, Bolton, Wimbledon, Taunton, or St Neots (Cambridgeshire) examination centre.

If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your A Level, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready.

You are still able to study our A Level courses abroad, however, you must sit your exams within the UK at an official exam centre.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.