A Levels
A Level English Literature (September 2024 Start)
Start Date: 05/09/2024
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 26/06/2026
End Time: 17:00
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site
Course Overview
English Literature is a well-established A level subject that is highly
regarded by Universities. It will allow you to develop further skills in
analysing and writing about literary texts that you have been introduced to at
GCSE English. You will study texts from all the major literary genres: prose,
drama and poetry, produced by writers from a wide range of historical periods
and backgrounds.
Qualification Gained
- GCE A Level in English Literature
After The Course
As well as degrees in English Literature, learners have gone on to degrees in Journalism, Public Relations (PR), Marketing, Creative Writing and other Media or Cultural Studies study programmes. This subject is good preparation for Teacher Training study programmes.
What Will I Learn
Drama: For this unit we will study two drama texts one tragedy and one Shakespearean comedy. We will also engage with critical writing on comedy. Both these texts will be examined by essay questions in the exam.
Prose: We study two prose texts under the theme ‘Science and Society’: one 19th century novel and one modern American novel. You will write a comparative essay on both texts in the exam.
Poetry: We will study one Victorian poet and an anthology of modern poetry. We will also learn how to analyse and respond to unseen poetry in timed conditions. In the exam you will compare an unseen poem to one you have studied, and write an essay on the named poet.Coursework: You will also write a comparative coursework essay on two texts, one taught and one chosen by you from a list, with advice and support from your teacher.
Our Lecturers
The course is taught by well qualified and experienced teachers who are dedicated to ensuring student success through effective curriculum delivery and high-quality pastoral support. The team includes staff with relevant sector expertise.
Teaching Learning and Assessment
Variety of delivery methods including classroom activities, professional discussions, digitally-enabled activity, presentations and directed study.
Tutorials
As a student, you will have weekly tutorials that are used for one to one support, progress updates, employability skills and preparation for University.
How Will I Be Assessed
The final year exams after two years of study are worth 80%, you will be able to have copies of the texts you have studied in the exams. There are three papers; one on prose, one on drama and one on poetry. The comparative coursework essay is worth 20%.
Entry Requirements
- You need five GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 .
- Including English Literature GCSE at Grade 9 - 5 and English Language GCSE at Grade 9 - 5
- Most importantly, you should enjoy reading!
Required Experience
No specific experience is required for this course but a keen interest in English Literature is essential.
How To Apply
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