Studying English Literature develops a love of reading while strengthening skills in analysis, communication and critical thinking. Our A Level course introduces you to a wide range of prose, poetry and drama, encouraging you to explore how writers use language and how literature reflects and influences the societies in which it was created. You will learn to read closely, think independently and express clear and persuasive arguments. English works naturally with subjects such as History, Religious Studies and Modern Foreign Languages, and it also complements more mathematical courses by adding breadth and balance. The ability to analyse, interpret, empathise and write with precision are skills that are valued in many walks of life. Students of English Literature progress into careers such as law, journalism, and publishing, as well as media, communications, marketing, public relations and the creative industries. It is also a respected route into psychology, social work and other people centred professions where insight and sensitivity are important. Above all, English Literature encourages creativity, confidence and independence of thought, making it a rich and rewarding subject to study.