A Level English Literature
at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
At A Level, the study of English Literature presents opportunities for reading widely and for making creative and informed responses to each of the major literary genres of poetry, prose and drama. Students are able to share their knowledge and understanding of the ways in which writers use and adapt language, form and structure in texts. The A Level course is based on a conviction that the study of literature should encourage enjoyment of literary studies based on an informed personal response to a range of texts. The study of English Literature is important to creativity in general and the range of texts for study is complementary to many other subjects across the curriculum
What you need to get on
6/above in GCSE 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
Invicta
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Maidstone
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