ENGLISH LITERATURE

ENGLISHLITERATURE A LEVEL

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Story telling has been around for centuries and our understanding of life is often based on what we have read. English Literature focuses on the study of literature from both the past and the present.

It enables you to explore set texts in detail as well as giving you the confidence to investigate and express your own ideas. If you enjoy reading and writing and want to expand your knowledge and understanding of texts, then literature is the course for you.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER THE COURSE?

Once you’ve finished English Literature you will have acquired a range of useful skills including the ability to analyse and evaluate literature. You will be able to articulate independent opinions and judgements and express these effectively. These skills will be useful if you decide to study English Literature, or any other subject, at university.

KEY INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 including maths and English

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years

ASSESSMENT: Exams with a 20% coursework component at the end of the second year

TYPE OF COURSE: A Level