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.
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.
Poetry Anthologies
Drama
Prose
NEA – an independent, extended essay on a free choice of texts
Assessment will be via 2 external written exams and 20% coursework (NEA).