A Level in English Literature
at Lawnswood School, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Knowledge & Skills gained: Study diverse texts ranging from those first published and performed in 1300 to post-1990 texts, including Shakespearean classics. To explore the wider contexts of texts from all different parts of the world. Focus on critical literary skills, contexts and interpretations by other readers. Analytical, evaluative and synoptic skills. To give students a good understanding of the changing traditions in literature in English.
What you need to get on
5+ in GCSE English Literature and 5+ in GCSE English Language
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
Lawnswood School
RING ROAD WEST PARK, LEEDS, LS16 5AG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LEEDS
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