A Level English Literature

For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting.

In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject. To study English Literature at A Level prospective students will need to achieve a grade 5 in English Language GCSE. Any student who achieves a grade 4 may opt to take an internally assessed English test and if successful be admitted to the course.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

All aspects of human behaviour have been fictionalised and on the course we look at the First World War through novels, plays and poetry. When is war acceptable? What is the human cost? These are issues relevant in the contemporary world and debate is encouraged in the classes.

In addition you will be given the tools to analyse a text exploring form, language and structure.

Students will also have the opportunity to explore Victorian Literature and a variety of different texts from the rich history of the subject.

Assessment will be by examination at the end of the 2 year course. Coursework in the second year of study is assessed at 20%.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve an A Level in English Literature.

English Literature is an established and well regarded academic choice at university level.
Many students opt to take the subject alone but it also offered with a wide variety of humanities subjects as a joint degree.

There is now a university application requirement that prospective students on all courses will demonstrate wider enrichment. This needs to be catalogued in personal statements during the application process. With this in mind we are offering a series of visits and conferences. Students will need to pay a deposit of £40 to the Finance Office on acceptance for A Level English.
You will be expected to buy set texts.

English Literature offers a pathway to university and a range of careers such as journalism, editing, teaching, marketing and advertising.

English Literature is also a popular post-graduate choice and there are plentiful funded schemes for studying abroad especially in the United States which offer paid teaching whilst studying.