English Literature A Level

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Readers! This A Level is all about books: reading books, analysing books, investigating and considering the contexts of books, comparing books, interpreting books . . . So a love of literature and a willingness to read beyond your usual preferences is essential.

You will study novels, plays and poetry from a range of genres and historical periods, and learn how to write essays about these texts in a sophisticated academic style.

A Level English Literature works well with other essay writing subjects such as History and Law, and also other creative subjects such as Drama and Theatre.

There are 2 examined units.

Love Through The Ages - exam unit - 40%

Measure for Measure - William Shakespeare

Anthology of Love Poetry Through the Ages: Pre-1900

Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

Texts in shared contexts - Option 2b: Modern Times - Literature from 1945 to the present day - exam unit - 40%

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit - Jeanette Winterson

Translations - Brian Friel

Skirrid Hill - Owen Sheers

Independent critical study: texts across time - coursework unit - 20%

A comparative critical study of two texts, one pre-1900, by two different authors

80% Exams, 20% Coursework

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

English Literature A Level is an excellent qualification from which to progress to a wide variety of HE courses and careers and careers, as it enhances spoken and written communication skills as well as developing other generic skills such as analytical reading and informed evaluation.