AQA A-Level English Literature
at University Academy Holbeach, Spalding · university
What the college says
For enthusiastic readers, word lovers, poets and theatre buffs, English Literature is the perfect choice. Studying literature feeds the imagination. It allows you to travel back in time, share the experiences of others, take on new perspectives, explore ideas, beliefs and values, challenge or discover your own and learn the literary skills to express yourself in original and creative ways through dialogue, argument, prose and poetry. The analytical, interpretative and discursive skills you develop by studying literature will also prove excellent preparation for university. A Level English Literature is a highly regarded qualification by universities.
What you need to get on
A-Level require a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics, plus a GCSE grade 5 in the subject being studied at A-Level (or similar if not studied).
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
University Academy Holbeach
Park Road Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Spalding
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