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A level English Literature

at Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course starts with the study of aspects of tragedy and moves on to study fiction with a political element. The course has a philosophy which centres on different ways of reading and the connections that exist between texts within a literary genre. The aim is for students to arrive at their own interpretations and become confident autonomous readers. We encourage students at A Level to play to their strengths and both of these courses are suitable for a wide range of abilities. AS English Literature Unit 1: Literary genres - Aspects of tragedy: Drama Study of two texts: one Shakespeare play and one further drama text. This unit is assessed through a one and a half hour closed book examination. Unit 2: Literary genres - Aspects of tragedy: Prose and Poetry Study of one prose text and one poetry text. This unit is assessed through a one and a half hour open book examination. A level English Literature Unit 1: Literary genres – Aspects of tragedy Study of three texts: one Shakespeare play, a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. The unit is assessed through a two and a half hour closed book examination. Unit 2: Texts and genres – Elements of political and social protest writing Study of three texts: one post-2000 prose, one poetry, and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. The unit is assessed through a three hour open book examination. The examination will include an unseen passage. Unit 3: Theory and independency

What you need to get on

Grade 6 at GCSE English.

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

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Birmingham

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