A Level English Literature
Course summary
Why should I study it? Those who study English Literature at A Level gain a critical appreciation of both our literary heritage and contemporary works. Studying English will develop your skills in putting forward clear arguments, both in written and oral form. Career possibilities English Literature is a subject that can lead into many different careers, including public relations, journalism, advertising, acting, teaching, publishing, PR, theatre in education, politics and film.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
BTEC / GCSE / Cambridge National / i GCSE qualifications | 5 btec / gcse / cambridge national / i gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English Language
Am I eligible?
Eligibility:Sign in to check eligibilitySign in and add your predicted grades to check this course against them — no verdict is implied without your grades.
Assessment
Course Content and Assessment Component 1: Drama (30% of total qualification) Students study one Shakespeare play and one other drama from either tragedy or comedy – both texts may be selected from one or both of these categories. Critical essays related to their selected Shakespeare play. Students’ preparation is supported by Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Tragedy or Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Comedy. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. Component 2: Prose (20% of total qualification) Students study two prose texts from a chosen theme. At least one of the prose texts must be pre-1900. Written examination, lasting 1 hour. Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. Component 3: Poetry (30% of total qualification) Students study a selection of post-2000 specified poetry and a specified range of poetry from: either a literary period (either pre- or post-1900) or a named poet from within a literary period. Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. Component 4: Coursework (20% of total qualification) Students have a free choice of two texts to study. Students produce one comparative essay referring to two texts. Advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words.
Ready to Apply?
About School
100%
