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A-level Ancient History

Ancient History involves exploring past civilisations and events that occurred before the Middle Ages. The term “Middle Ages” is commonly used to refer to the time period in Europe from the collapse of the Roman Empire in 476 CE up until the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century.

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states (492 BC- 404 BC)

  • The challenge of the Persian Empire
  • The consequences of the Persian Wars
  • The Archidamian War
  • The outbreak of war
  • The Peloponnesian and Delian Leagues
  • The Battle of Marathon
  • The Battle of Thermopylae
  • The Battle of Plataea
  • The Battle of Mycale
  • The invasions of Attica
  • Athenian and Spartan strategies
  • The Peace of Nicias
  • Relations with Persia in the final years of the War
  • Persia’s impact on the course of the War

Unit 2: The Politics & Society of Sparta 478 BC - 404 BC

  • Education & values in Sparta
  • The social structure of Sparta
  • The political structure of Sparta
  • Spartan military culture
  • Other States’ views of Sparta

Unit 3: The Julio-Claudian Emperors 31BC - AD68

  • Augustus
  • Tiberius
  • Gaius
  • Claudius
  • Nero

Unit 4: The Breakdown of the Late Republic - 88BC - 31BC

  • What is The Late Republic?
  • The Late Republic’s breakdown

Unit 5: Preparing for the Exams

  • Exam breakdown
  • Greek period study
  • Roman period study

Course Outcome

A-level Ancient History opens up a world of opportunity for learners eager to expand their knowledge of the ancient world and goes hand in hand with our A-level History course. By taking the course, students will explore a wide range of topics, including the military, political, religious, social and cultural history of the ancient world.

In-depth knowledge of selected periods of ancient history will give learners the tools to formulate solid arguments and substantiated judgments. Additionally, students will understand Greek and Roman history in the context of neighbouring civilisations and establish critical connections between individuals, issues, identities and societies of the past.

By engaging with scarce historical evidence, students will develop an understanding of the historical periods studied and analytical methods applied to evaluate evidence. The course will also enhance learners’ perception of historical debates and enable them to compare different periods in context within ancient history.

Examinations and Assessments

You’ll be required to complete two standard A-level Ancient History written exams:

  • Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A-level, 98 marks
  • Paper 2: 2 hours 30 minutes, 50% of A-level, 98 marks

These exams contain a mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions

Entry Requirements

A GCSE or equivalent in History is recommended for this course. This Ancient History A-level syllabus is a difficulty level three: the equivalent difficulty of an A-level or BTEC, which is usually suitable for most learners of all ages.

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