English Literature

A-Level English Literature

Did You Know?

One of the world’s oldest poems is 4000 years old and is called the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Key Information

Qualification
A-Level

Duration
Two Year Course

Examination Board
AQA

READING LIST

"English Literature teaches you that words are an escape from the physical world, to one where the preconceived belief in natural laws needn't exist and imagination can roam free" - Vishal Joshi, Allerton Grange School

Key Employability Skills
Emotional IntelligenceResilienceEffective Communication


Qualification

A-level

AQA Specification A

Assessment

80% Exam, 20% Coursework

What do I need to study this course?

You will need a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature if studied.

What will I study?

English Literature offers you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of poems, plays and novels, from modern pieces by new and innovative authors to writers such as Shakespeare. You will be encouraged to develop your own opinions and be shown how to search literature for evidence to support your ideas. You will study Love Through the Ages for paper one and Texts in Shared Contexts for paper two, assessed through examination. You will also undertake the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). This will take the form of an independent critical study of texts across time.

What next?

English is a valuable ‘all purpose’ subject, leading to many HE courses and future careers in a variety of areas including Law, Science and Medicine. If you wish to study for a degree in English Literature, this course is essential.

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