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A Level English Literature

at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Literatures historicist approach to the study of literature rests upon reading texts within a shared context. Working from the belief that no text exists in isolation but is the product of the time in which it was produced, English Literature A encourages students to explore the relationships that exist between texts and the contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Studying texts within a shared context enables students to investigate and connect them, drawing out patterns of similarity and difference using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives.

What you need to get on

Students will be expected to have a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and/or English Literature. Students must have a passion for reading literary texts, including those of different genres and centuries.

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

  • John Henry Newman Catholic College

    CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM

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