A Level English Literature
at Torquay Academy, Torquay · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you enjoy reading, discussing and writing about fiction, English literature is the subject for you. Studying English literature will allow you to analyse and debate a variety of texts, as well as acquire knowledge of literary movements, periods and critical approaches that have shaped the way we view literature today. If you choose to study English literature you’ll develop comprehensive written and spoken communication skills, become adept at arguing a point, framing a narrative and analysing various levels of meaning- all skills that will be useful in a range of careers including those in the media, journalism, publishing, teaching, advertising, marketing and PR.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs level 5 or above including English language and level 6 or above in English Literature
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
Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Torquay
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