A Level English Literature (GCE2Y)
at Gillingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
English Literature is a rich and fascinating course that brings you face to face with some of the most important and amazing literature ever written. It is a highly respected academic course which offers an excellent training for university courses. You will read a wide range of texts and learn to interpret them in different ways, covering topics such as psychology, history, politics, sociology, aesthetics, gender, race, sexuality and many others - anything, in fact, that makes us human.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
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
Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Gillingham
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