A Level English Literature
at Rainford High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Through studying this course, you will increase your power of analysis and further your knowledge of the wonderful world of literature. You will study a number of literary texts from the three genres of drama, poetry and prose. The texts are taken from a range of time periods and will include both modern and pre-1900 texts. You will also develop the ability to express yourself in written and oral forms and to formulate opinions based on the ideas of others.
What you need to get on
You must have achieved at least a grade 6 in English Literature at GCSE.
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
Rainford Sixth Form
Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · St Helens
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