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What GCSE options for Classics degree?

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BeanCounterBabe · 23/01/2023 21:47

And is it even feasible for someone at non selective state school?

DD is at state school. It's our local one and used to be a sink school, just achieved Ofsted Good and we are very happy with it. DD recently diagnosed dyslexic but as expected progress for grade 7+ at GCSE (only lower is maths at Grade 6). Absolutely loves ancient history and mythology, particularly Greek. Starting to excel in art as well. Pretty decent at French but hates it.

I'm assuming Art, History, RE and French would be good options? Is it a no go if no latin before uni? DD has wanted to study history at uni for years but when I told her a whole degree subject exists for ancient Roman/Greek culture she got a little bit excited. Me and DH are ex poly graduates in vocational subjects so this is not a world we know about.

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riotlady · 23/01/2023 21:53

Hi :) I studied Classics and attended a non-selective state school- don’t want to post too many personal details on here but I am happy to chat about my uni via PM if you have any specific questions.

There are lots of unis that offer Classics (if you want to learn a language) or Classical studies (if you don’t) without having done any prior Latin or Greek. I wouldn’t worry too much about GCSE subjects, although I agree history and a language are both a good base. It’s mostly about following your own interests and reading widely.

I also attended a JACT Latin summer camp when I was a year or so older than your daughter and would really recommend it if she’s interested- I believe there are grants available if costs are a prohibitive factor.