A-LEVEL

Studying Latin presents the unique opportunity to expand your knowledge of the language, literature and culture of the fascinating ancient world. We read a range of Latin texts from renowned Roman writers, including Cicero, Virgil, Livy and Ovid. This allows us to delve into the intriguing epics, poetry, politics and history of the Romans. The course helps students develop highly valued transferable skills, such as keen analysis, problem solving and attention to detail, making the study of Latin very worthwhile.

Subject requirements

Minimum of GCSE 6 in Latin

Teacher to contact/Head of Latin - Mrs C Wheeldon
Humanities Area Coordinator - Dr R Mills 
Humanities Curriculum Assistant

Course Content

Year 12

• Translation and prose composition
• Cicero, Pro Caelio, 51–58, 61–68
• Virgil, Aeneid Book 2, 40–249

Year 13

• Translation (Livy and Ovid) and prose composition
• Pliny, Letters 1.9, 3.16, 4.2, 4.19, 8.8, 8.16, 8.17, 9.6
• English: Pliny, Letters 1.12, 2.6, 2.20, 3.14, 5.8, 7.5, 9.12
• Ovid Fasti 2 267–358, 685–852
• English: Fasti Book 2

Assessment Criteria

The A-Level is assessed through 100% examination.
Year 12
Internal examinations will take place to assess knowledge and understanding.
A-Level

• Unseen Translation (one prose and one verse text): 1 hour 45 minutes – 33% of A-Level
• Prose Composition or Comprehension: 1 hour 15 minutes – 17% of total A-Level
• Prose Literature: 2-hours – 25% of A-Level
• Verse Literature: 2-hours – 25% of A-Level

Exam Board: OCR
A-Level: H443

Are you interested in:

• The Ancient World?
• Languages (ancient and modern)?
• Literature?
• Culture and history?
• The challenges of translation?

Leading to a career in:

• Law
• Politics
• Journalism
• Foreign Office
• Teaching and Research

This subject goes well with:

• Classical Civilisation
• Modern Foreign
• Languages
• English Literature

Click below to learn about the course from Latin student, Lauren.