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AQA English Literature A

at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

English Literature is a highly regarded A level. Universities and employers view it as a versatile qualification which shows that a student can think deeply, communicate clearly, and write with flair and accuracy. It is a course that will be useful to all students, but will be most enjoyable to those who like reading and expressing their views in writing and in discussion. Students study an interesting mixture of modern literature and texts from the English literary heritage. In Year 12 students will study a Shakespeare play, collection of poetry and two prose texts. In Year 13 students will study a wide range of texts on one of the following topics: ‘World War One and its aftermath’ or ‘Modern Times - Literature from 1945 to the present day’. In Year 13 students also write a sustained comparative essay on two texts of their choice for the non-examined assessment component of the course.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 at GCSE in English Literature. Grade 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

  • Tytherington School

    Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Macclesfield

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