Component 2: Themes

Component 2 is worth 30% of the GCSE Latin qualification and is assessed with a 1 hour 15 minute open book exam.

Students study a prescribed selection of Latin literature, both prose and verse, on a theme, together with prescribed ancient source materials. A choice of two themes is offered. Students are only required to study one of these.

Materials for themes available for examination in different years can be found via the main menu above or via these links:

2027-29

Theme A: Heroes and Villains

Theme B: Come Dine with Me