A Level English Literature
at St Bede'S Catholic College · college
What the college says
This course take a historic approach to the study of literature and focuses on reading texts within a shared context. It works on the belief that no text exists in isolation but is a product of the time in which it was produced. The specification is designed to: Deliver as much choice as possible for teachers and candidates. Develop interest in and enjoyment of English literature , through reading widely and through experience of an extensive range of views about texts. Encourage candidates to develop as informed , independent readers and critics of literary texts. Develop personal responses to literary texts.
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9 to 5 with Maths and English Grade 5.
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
ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE
ST. BEDES RC SCHOOL LONG CROSS, BRISTOL, BS11 0SU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BRISTOL
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