English Literature

Course summary

At Stratford upon Avon School, we recognize the potential for literature to enrich the lives of everyone. If you choose to study A-Level English Literature with us, we can offer you a rewarding experience that includes: a wealth of support from expert teaching staff with a range of specialisms; varied, stimulating resources; opportunities to pursue your areas of expertise and interest; a supportive classroom environment in which the development of sophisticated, individual interpretations is encouraged and rewarded; and a varied program of enrichment opportunities. A-Level English Literature is a multidisciplinary course of study that affords you opportunities to develop and demonstrate a wide range of study and life skills. You will be encouraged to become perceptive, independent critical readers and thinkers with the skills to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. Argumentative skills will be crucial, as will a high level of technical accuracy in written work. In short, this qualification is highly valued by universities and employers.