English Literature is a traditional, highly regarded, academic course. Studying English Literature will help you think about the world around you in a new and different way. You will be encouraged to open your eyes to alternative ways of thinking and engage with writers whose viewpoints and ideas may be alternative, anti-establishment or even ‘dangerous.’
At least a Grade 5 at GCSE, ideally in both Language and Literature. It is also highly recommended that you enjoy reading fiction in your own time.
We follow AQA Literature Specification ‘B’. The course is made up of 80% examined assessment and 20% non examined assessment. Students take two exams – Unit One is a closed book exam and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and Unit Two is open book and lasts 3 hours. Students have to answer passage based questions, essay questions and have to link their study of multiple texts together to compare their presentation of the given genre. The non-exam assessment element of the course comprises of two essays which relate to critical theories such as Feminist Theory, Marxist Theory and Post-colonialism.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH |
English Literature is a traditional, highly regarded, academic course. Studying English Literature will help you think about the world around you in a new and different way. You will be encouraged to open your eyes to alternative ways of thinking and engage with writers whose viewpoints and ideas may be alternative, anti-establishment or even ‘dangerous.’
At least a Grade 5 at GCSE, ideally in both Language and Literature. It is also highly recommended that you enjoy reading fiction in your own time.
We follow AQA Literature Specification ‘B’. The course is made up of 80% examined assessment and 20% non examined assessment. Students take two exams – Unit One is a closed book exam and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and Unit Two is open book and lasts 3 hours. Students have to answer passage based questions, essay questions and have to link their study of multiple texts together to compare their presentation of the given genre. The non-exam assessment element of the course comprises of two essays which relate to critical theories such as Feminist Theory, Marxist Theory and Post-colonialism.