English Literature

Course summary

Course Outline: The duration of the course is either one year to gain an AS award or two years for the full A level qualification. The examinations are open book and students will be allowed to take in blank copies of the text. Skills: It is essential to enjoy reading, as students study a number of texts in the first year including modern fiction, drama and poetry. In the second year, students will study texts from a wide range of classic and modern poetry, prose and drama, including Shakespeare. The ability to critically analyze texts, alongside an openness to a range of approaches and views, is very important. The course also requires candidates to explore literature through their own wider reading. There may also be the opportunity to attend theatre trips. Future progressions from this course: The full A-level in English Literature offers a foundation for entry to degree courses in a variety of humanities and arts subjects. It is directly relevant to careers in media, education and publishing.