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Full-Time & A Level Courses

English literature A Level

Level 3

Course code: AG3385K
Type: Full Time
Duration: 2 years
Subject area: A Levels,English
Location: Ludlow
Additional Costs - £20.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

A Level English Literature is a hugely challenging, enjoyable and widely respected qualification. This course is for people who want to develop their analytical reading skills, alongside their written and spoken communications skills, and ability to think rigorously. These skills are highly valued by universities and, of course, by your future employer. Class debate is lively and the sharing of opinions about our set texts is welcomed and encouraged.

Why choose us

Theatre visits. Lecture days. Visiting speakers. Workshops focusing on set texts, theatre productions and creative writing. 100% pass rate achieved since 2015.

What you could do next

English Literature is considered a facilitating subject and is highly regarded by top universities. It is a useful subject if you are considering a degree in Law, Publishing, Education, Creative Writing, Media Studies, Drama, History and any of the Social Sciences as well as English.

Popular modules

  • Poetry Anthologies

  • Drama

  • Prose

  • NEA – an independent, extended essay on a free choice of texts

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via 2 external written exams and 20% coursework (NEA).

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English.