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A Level in English Literature

at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will need the right approach to find the study of English Literature both enjoyable and fulfilling. You should be fond of reading, prepared to do so independently and be ready to tackle some of the most influential and challenging pieces of literature. You will have already shown your ability to write fluent, accurate English by achieving at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in both English Language and English Literature. It profits students of English Literature to have an interest in other art forms, especially the theatre, together with imagination and a sense of literary style. The course is divided into three units: - Shakespeare, Drama and Poetry pre-1900 - Comparative and Contextual Study - Literature post-1900

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in English Language and 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

  • The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

    Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · High Wycombe

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