English Literature
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy - Northumberland
01670822795
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED
Course summary

Year 12 • Literary Genres: Shakespeare and one other drama text • Literary Genres: Prose and Poetry Year 13 • Literary Genres: Aspects of Tragedy or Comedy • Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing or Political and Social Protest • Theory and Independence: Independent coursework responding to ideas from a critical anthology This course develops skills in communicating ideas and making informed judgments. It is suited to disciplines where communication in both speech and writing is paramount. Progression routes include: • The ability to read carefully, assimilate information quickly, and exercise judgment wisely makes Law a natural course to take. • The ability to listen, assess, and reach decisions about people are all fostered by the course. Literature is concerned with people and consequently makes the Civil Service a natural option. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are central to any child’s learning. Primary or secondary teaching is a natural and rewarding option.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Literary Genres—Aspects of Tragedy or Comedy 2 hours 30mins, closed book, 40% of A-level. Paper 2: Texts and Genres—Elements of Crime Writing or Political and Social Protest 3 hours, open book, 40% of A level. Coursework: Theory and Independence 20% of A-level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRidge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED