English Literature GCE A Level
A Level
In Southport
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Southport
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Duration
2 Years
The opportunity to explore and share ideas about some great English writing, both old and new. An excellent academic training in analytical skills and the ability to write fluent, perceptive and well-structured essays. The chance to work with well-qualified, approachable and enthusiastic staff in a department awarded a grade 1 in the last inspection. The chance to achieve some excellent.
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About this course
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4 x GCSE B grades
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Course programme
English Literature GCE A Level
Qualification: AS/A2 - 2 year course
Course type: Level 3 (advanced)
Entry requirements:
4 x GCSE B grades
Head of Department: Mr Robert Jones
Course assessment:
- Class discussions, project work and presentations will form an important part of your assessment, as well as regular essays and tests to help develop your knowledge and refine your writing
- You will have individual coursework consultations in addition to class teaching
What can this course offer me?
- The opportunity to explore and share ideas about some great English writing, both old and new
- An excellent academic training in analytical skills and the ability to write fluent, perceptive and well-structured essays
- The chance to work with well-qualified, approachable and enthusiastic staff in a department awarded a grade 1 in the last inspection
- The chance to achieve some excellent examination results
What will I learn?
- You will study a broad range of literature both in textual detail and in its wider contexts
- At AS you will study two novels, two plays and a collection of poems in detail. These texts will all explore a range of themes and genres. You will sit one exam on the novels and poetry, and produce a coursework folder of two essays on the two plays
- At A2 you will study a collection of poems, three novels, a play and look at some literary critical theory. You will sit one exam on the poetry, a novel and a play, and produce a coursework folder on two novels
What Makes a good English Literature student?
- A love of good writing, and an appetite for reading!
- A lively mind and a willingness to crystallise your own ideas and listen to - and learn from - others
- The ability to express yourself well on paper
Which other courses link well with this subject?
Popular combinations are with History, Classics, Law, Modern Languages, Media and Film studies, Art and, in the case of English enthusiasts, English Language. We also attract students of science subjects who want some breadth.
Future Opportunities
- This qualification has a high status amongst admissions tutors for all kinds of competitive Humanities courses
- A wide range of careers are open to English graduates because of the wide range of attributes and abilities involved in the study of this great subject. Past students have been successful in teaching, journalism, publishing, management, human resources, television, the law, marketing - the list is endless!
Is there anything else I need to know?
Students enjoy this course and the new worlds the study of literature can open up, but those who enjoy it most see reading as a pleasure rather than a chore. A love of reading will enhance your enjoyment of the course and contribute considerably to your success!
English Literature GCE A Level