Classical Greek

What is the exam board and the route?

A Level Classical Greek OCR (GCSE required) 

Subject Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Classical Greek

Subject outline 

Offering no surprises, it is a natural continuation of the GCSE course, with very limited new grammar information. If the student enjoys Classical Greek at GCSE, they will enjoy continuing to study the language and literature but, in more depth, and with more time. 

How is the course assessed? 

Unseen: 1 hour 45 minutes 

Prose Composition or Comprehension: 1 hour 15 minutes 

Prose: 2 hours 

Verse: 2 hours 

Why study this subject? 

Classical Greek is a challenging subject, which can lead to a wide range of university courses, both in Classics and other disciplines. At its highest level you study a period of human history, as closely as possible integrating Language, Literature, Politics, Philosophy and the Arts. You will have an opportunity to develop further your love of Classical Greek through the reading of masterpieces of literature. You will further understand the literary context from which the texts have been taken as well as appreciate the social, cultural and historical contexts, their authors and audiences.

Complementary subjects 

Classical Greek goes well with both Maths, Sciences and Humanities for different career routes. With approximately 200 students in the UK having this A Level, it would be an excellent opportunity to show your uniqueness as a student.

Possible careers 

Law, Banking and Finance, Business, Economics, Journalism, Drama, and Politics. 

Subject enrichment available 

• Trips abroad to Greece and Italy  

• Theatre visits  

• Lectures and study days  

• Oxford and Cambridge visits  

• Oxbridge essay competitions  

• Oxbridge application and interview preparation 

• Greek and Latin reading competitions  

• Linguistics Club  

• Young Philosophers’ Club ‘Labyrinth’  

• New Testament Greek  
• Classics Film Club