Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

A Level English Literature

at Hillcrest School And Sixth Form Centre, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The key difference between GCSE and A level is the depth of study. Far more time is devoted to each text, its genre, its place in the great tradition of English Literature and you'll be immersed in a genuine engagement with the texts. The subject matter is much more mature and sophisticated; you will encounter new playwrights, poets and novelists, expanding your horizons. Small, seminar-style classes mean that at times you forget you're in a classroom and not in a local coffee shop chatting with friends about your latest, exciting read. You'll love it!

What you need to get on

5 GSCEs at grade 9-5, including a minimum of a grade 6 in English / 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

  • Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

    Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, B32 3AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Birmingham

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 72 providers teaching it