A level English Literature
at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull · sixth form college
What the college says
Readers! This A Level is all about books: reading books, analysing books, investigating and considering the contexts of books, comparing books, interpreting books . . . so a love of literature and a willingness to read beyond your usual preferences is essential. You will study novels, plays and poetry from a range of genres and historical periods, and learn how to write essays about these texts in a sophisticated academic style. A Level English Literature works well with other essay writing subjects such as History and Law, and also other creative subjects such as Drama and Theatre Studies.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or better for a 3 A level programme. Other entry requirements may apply for each subject
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
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hull
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