A Level English Literature
at Carlton Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will study a range of texts, including a Shakespeare play, pre-1900 drama and poetry, and two prose texts. You will also be required to complete two pieces of coursework – one of which can, but does not have to be, re-creative writing. You will be required to work more independently that at GCSE, and encouraged to develop your own interpretations of texts.
What you need to get on
To study A level English Literature, a grade 5 in Literature is preferable.
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
Carlton Academy
Coningswath Road Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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