Advanced GCE in English Literature
at Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
An A-Level in English Literature enables students to develop their ability to analyse, evaluate and make connections. The course is academically challenging, highly rewarding and extremely popular. Students follow a lively and varied programme of study, with opportunities to read and discuss a wide range of texts, issues and authors. This ability to read and articulate complex concepts will always be valuable in a wide range of contexts.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or above in English Language and English Literature. A genuine enthusiasm for reading – you are going to need to do a lot of it, not only set texts but a wide range of background material.
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
Thomas Gainsborough School
Wells Hall Road Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sudbury
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