Latin A-Level

Studying A-Level Latin allows you not only to build on your Latin linguistic skills but also develops your understanding

of life and culture of the ancient world through the study of prose and verse literature. 

Students will develop their vocabulary and linguistic structures, which will be examined by translations and comprehension. Students will also study two prose set texts, and two verse set texts along with additional relavant literature for context. 

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Prerequisites

GCSE Latin or equivalent.

Key Skills Acquired

Linguistic skills, communication strategies, critical thinking, analyse texts and films, cultural and cognitive flexibility, creativity.

Complimentary A-Levels

English Literature, English Language & Literature, History, Geography, Philosophy, Classical Civilisations, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Spanish, French, Italian.

Typical Assessment

Written paper examination and performances.

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: OCR

Career Options

Teaching, translation, historian, heritage manager, pastor, tour guide, medical career, lawyer, paralegal, journalist, business consultant, international relations, civil service, diplomatic service, publishing.

UK Universities Include

University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, University of Kent, University of Cambridge, Swansea University, University of Bristol, University of Reading, University College London (UCL), University of Manchester, University of St Andrews, University of Exeter, University of Oxford, University of Leeds, University of Durham, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Glasgow, King’s College London, Royal Holloway University of London, Queen Mary University of London