A-Level English Literature
at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course will enable students to develop their analytical skills and powers of expression through the close study of thought-provoking and inspirational texts. Students will read classic examples of poetry, prose and drama, such as Othello by William Shakespeare, Tess of the D?Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, The Handmaid?s Tale by Margaret Atwood and selected poems by Tony Harrison.This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys reading, who is prepared to work at a challenging pace and who has an ability to read beyond the literal text. Students who choose this course need to be effective communicators, orally, so that they can share their ideas in class discussions and in writing, so that they can eloquently demonstrate their understanding.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grade A* - C including Grade 7 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
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Chesterfield
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