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A Level English Literature

at The Blackpool Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

What is it? From Shakespeare to Carol Ann Duffy, English literature at Blackpool Sixth allows you to study both classic and contemporary works of prose, poetry and drama. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? Your study of literature will be enhanced by thought-provoking visits by writers and poets and by getting involved with the Wordpool Festival, Blackpools very own festival of the written word. Specific course entry requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature is preferred but a student with a grade 4 who has a genuine enthusiasm for the subject will be considered.

What you need to get on

For our A Level programme, we require at least two GCSEs at (5) (B) grade and three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths. The pass grades need to be in academic GCSEs and relate to your chosen A level courses. Please see our website for specific course requirements.

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

  • Blackpool Sixth Form College

    THE BLACKPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7LR

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