English Literature

Course summary

The study of English Literature allows students to explore the human condition and understand the issues, dilemmas, and questions that past societies have faced and continue to face in the present day. The skills developed in English Literature are highly transferable and well respected by universities and employers alike, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools they need to progress into higher education, regardless of their chosen area of study. The varied range of diverse and interesting texts studied provides each student with the opportunity to explore something they enjoy and the Independent Critical Study will help to prepare students for the type of work that will be expected of them should they wish to progress to a university. The varied range of diverse and interesting texts studied over the course provides each student with the opportunity to explore a wide range of genres and themes, and the Independent Critical Study helps to prepare students for the way of working that will be expected of them should they wish to progress to a university. A Level English Literature is an exciting and dynamic course that develops the skills of analysis, understanding, insight, and critical thinking. The course involves reading and exploring a wide variety of texts and students study texts both singly and comparatively. This course will be particularly beneficial to those wishing to pursue careers that require analytical and communication skills.