A Level English Literature
at Madeley Academy · school or sixth form
What the college says
English Literature is designed to encourage wider reading and advanced, detailed research within a whole field of literary studies. Students will build on their GCSE studies to analyse and compare a range of literary texts. This is a facilitating subject and complements many other subjects, leading to careers and university studies such as: Business, Teaching, Health careers, Journalism, Law, Media, Performing Arts, Creative writing and Criminology.
What you need to get on
Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above. English Language at a minimum of Grade 6 or above. English Literature at a Grade 6 or above.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Madeley Academy
Castlefields Way, Telford, TF7 5FB
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Start dates
- 8 September 2027 · Telford
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