In your first year, you’ll dive into the basics of Latin and
uncover the fascinating stories of Roman
Britain and Hadrian’s Wall. Imagine translating
real inscriptions from archaeological finds and
seeing how language brings history to life!
In your second year, you’ll take your ancient
language skills even further, mastering a
new alphabet and delving into the myths,
philosophies, and mysteries of the ancient
world. You’ll finish the course by exploring a
topic that really interests you, giving you the
chance to develop your research skills and
demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Through visits to historic sites
such as Hadrian’s Wall and Roman Chester,
museum visits and talks from prestigious
visiting speakers, you will emerge with the
valuable academic and practical skills needed
to pursue a career in a range of history-based
professions.
By studying this course, you will achieve
an Entry Level Latin qualification and an
Intermediate Certificate in Classical Greek.
The opportunity to study both classical
languages, Latin and Ancient Greek, will
help you to explore skills in related careers
such as archaeology, heritage, and culture.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.