A Level Classical Civilisation Distance Learning CentreAL606

Course Info

Distance Learning Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 18 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Home Study Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills are required. We recommend you have general skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE course or equivalent.

At Start Learning we believe that everyone should　have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.  

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 200 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the AS and A2 examinations.

Distance Learning Course Contents

A Level Classical Civilisation consists of AS Level and A2 Level

AS Level
Unit 1 – H041 – Homer’s Odyssey and Society
Unit 2 – H041 – Greek Tragedy in its Context

A2 Level
Unit 3 – H441 – Art and Architecture in the Greek World
Unit 4 – H441 – Virgil and the World of the Hero

AS Level + A2 Level = A Level in Classical Civilisation

Recommended Reading
J. Boardman, J. Griffin, & O. Murray, Oxford History of the Classical World
ch.2 (Oxford 1986) ISBN 0198721129

Easy Payment Plan

Full Price is £395

6 Monthly Instalments of £65.83

The first instalment is paid at time of enrolment with a fee for postage and packaging.

For postage costs click here: Postage & Packaging

Call us on 0800 074 1222 if you would like to set up a payment plan.

Learning Objectives

Classification Code: H041

Unit 1:  Homer’s Odyssey and Society

Unit 2: Greek Tragedy in its Context

Each unit is examined separately in a separate exam. This makes it easier for you, the candidate, to focus your revision on each unit in turn, rather than having to revise both together.

The examination is 90 minutes long and has 100 marks available.

The examinations for Units 1 and 2 are equally weighted.

The examination has two sections: A and B.

Section A is worth 55 marks and is a commentary question.

In section A, candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two.

Candidates answer three sub-questions set.

Section B is worth 45 marks and is an essay.

In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question.

Candidates therefore answer two questions in total.

A2 Level

Classification Code: H441

Unit 3: Art and Architecture in the Greek World

Unit 4: Virgil and the World of the Hero

As with the AS, each unit is examined separately, at a different examination. The A2 Units are subtitled ‘synoptic’.

Only examinations for A2 are ‘synoptic’. The structure of the examination, in which you are asked to draw your own links and comparisons between texts or materials, gives them that status.

The examination is 120 minutes long and has 100 marks available.

The examinations for Units 3 and 4 are equally weighted.

The examination has two sections: A and B.

Section A is worth 50 marks and is a commentary question.

In section A candidates are required to answer one commentary questionselected from a choice of two.

Candidates answer the two commentary sub-questions set.

Section B is worth 50 marks and is an essay.

In section B, candidates are required to answer one essay from a choice of two.

Candidates therefore answer two questions in total.

Qualification

Qualification

AS +A2 = A level in Classical Civilisation.
Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre (OCR) and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate.
In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams.

Start Learning provides expertise support and advice for students in their studies through their comprehensive course packs and tutoring system. However, we do stress that it is the student’s responsibility to find a centre to register and take their exams with. We are aware that sometimes this is difficult or even impossible to arrange.

Now we have come to an arrangement with a centrally located centre where Start Learning students will be able to take their exams. It is the English Maths Science Tuition & Educational Centre, located in Birmingham, right in the centre of England.

We realise this may still involve a good deal of travelling for some students but the long-term benefits of being able to gain A Levels far outweigh the short-term  expense and inconvenience.

For further information, please go to:
http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php

or: English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd.
40 Showell Green lane
Sparkhill
Birmingham,
B11 4JP
England
United Kingdom

Tel: 0121-771-1298 

Summary of Examinations

Unit 1 – H041 – Homer’s Odyssey and Society
Unit 2 – H041 – Greek Tragedy in its Context
Percentage: Unit 1 and 2 and equally weighed
Examination Time: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 100 marks, Section A: 55 marks, Section B: 45 marks
Format Section A: Section A is a commentary question.  Candidates are required to answer one commentary question selected from a choice of two. 
Format Section B: Section B is an essay.  Candidates are required to answer one essay question from a choice of three. Bullet point guidance is provided for the candidate for each essay question

Unit 3 – H441 – Art and Architecture in the Greek World
Unit 4 – H441 – Virgil and the World of the Hero
Percentage: Units 3 and 4 are equally weighted
Examination Time: 120 minutes
Total Marks: 100 marks, Section A: 50 marks, Section B: 50 marks
Format Section A: Section A is a commentary question.   Candidates are required to answer one commentary question selected from a choice of two.
Format Section B: Section B is an essay.  Candidates are required to answer one essay from a choice of two.

FAQ's

Q: What are the qualifications required to enrol onto this course?
A: Basic English reading and writing skills are required.  We recommend you have general skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE course or equivalent.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?
A: Yes, to gain your full A Level Qualification, you are required to sit an exam.  Exams are held at test centres which can be found in major towns and cities throughout the UK.  Please contact Start Learning for a list of test centres.  Exams can be taken in January and June, please visit the AQA website for further details and exam timetables.   

Q: How long do I have access to the personal tutor service?
A: The personal tutor service is available for 18 months from when the study materials are received.  At Start Learning we aim help our students to the best of our ability; therefore we are always delighted to answer questions and queries out with the 18 month period.
Q: Do your courses meet the latest syllabus changes?
A: yes, all our course materials meet any changes and will be updated free of charge if further changes are made.

Q: How much are exam fees?
A: These vary from centre to centre so please check with your local centre.

Q: Is this A Level Classical Civilisation course paper based or on-line?
A: Our A Level Classical Civilisation course is paper based and comes in an attractive folder.

Q: I want to take my exams but there are only a few months to study, is this possible?
A: Depending on the time of year, it is sometimes impossible to complete your studies in a short space of time as your work has to be marked and checked. More importantly the examination boards have cut off times which are not flexible. See the AQA website for further information.

Q: Will I receive UCAS points on completion of this course?
A: Yes all of our A Levels carry UCAS points. The number of points awarded will depend on the grade you achieve.

Q: I still have questions? / I would like more information?
A:  If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact Start Learning via email: info@start-learning.co.uk or call us on 0800 074 1222 or 0141 218 4424.

We look forward to hearing from you.