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English Literature

at The Radcliffe School, Milton Keynes · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level English Literature is an exciting course which offers students the opportunity to develop further the creative and analytical skills they used in GCSE English. At A Level students study a range ofsix class-taught set texts and a pair of comparative coursework texts which they choose for themselves, in consultation with their teachers. English Literature offers a stimulating and exciting range of novels, plays and poetry and includes the opportunity to study texts independently. English works well in combination with most Arts subjects, but Performance is especially useful (as it will inform your study of theatrical texts in English Literature) and so is History (as Historical Context is one of the English Literature course�s key Assessment Objectives). Extra activities such as Wider Reading will not just complement your study of English Literature, but will become an integral part of it�while appropriate visits to the theatre, the cinema and relevant museums and galleries will also help you in your studies. This English specification is highly respected by universities, as the course�s methods of delivery are very similar to those used with undergraduate students, so it is an ideal qualification for any student hoping to pursue a degree course � not just in English, but in any Arts subject. Teaching and journalism are the most common careers where an English Literature A Level qualification can be of benefit but, whatever your chosen path,this subject can be your pass

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 4-9 including English

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 Radcliffe School

    Aylesbury Street West Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes

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