English Literature opens so many doors for our pupils. We study a wide range of texts that allow and encourage our students to explore different time periods, different perspectives and even different worlds. The course covers 400 years of literature with texts ranging from Shakespeare and the t6th century to contemporary poetry from the 2000s. Texts studied are exciting and open debates surrounding gender roles, exploitation of power, race, class, and the list goes on. Through literature we are able to question a range of societies and ultimately, our own. This course is truly eye opening. In your first year we study contemporary poetry from the early 2000s, we explore Tennessee WiIliams "A Streetcar Named Desire", we also study a Shakespeare text,’ OthelIo ', and you will read a range of Romantic Poetry. We also have coursework, where you get to compare two texts of your choice. You even make up the question {with guidance of course). In your final year you will read the classic ‘Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley and the more modern‘ The Handmaid's Tale’ by Margaret Atwood, both novels present ideas about the impact of science and society on shaping individuals. The analytical and evaluative skills learned over the two years of this course lend themselves to a wide collection of further education courses or future employment. An essay writing subject also helps prepare you for academic writing. Typical routes after studying English Literature are degrees/jobs in English Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Teaching (secondary and Primary), Linguistics and the study of language, and many more. There are also a range of apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships such as Marketing Managers, Digital Marketer and Public Relations.