Edexcel Advanced Level in English Literature
at John Masefield High School, Ledbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will learn how to read widely and independently set texts and others that they have selected for themselves. They will engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them. They will also develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation, and explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others' interpretations of them. In addition, students will undertake independent and sustained studies to deepen their appreciation and understanding of English literature, including its changing traditions.
What you need to get on
Students should have at least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature and Langauge.
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
John Masefield High School
Mabels Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ledbury
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