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English Literature

at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Novels, poems and plays are powerful things. It is remarkable to think that somebody writing on the other side of the world or 400 years ago can make us laugh or cry or change the way we see the world - and all of that simply with words. On this course you will discover some of the most remarkable pieces of classic and contemporary literature ever written and learn how these writers carefully control their use of language, form and structure. You will see that literary texts are always open to a range of different interpretations. You will also find out about the importance of the time and place a book is written and read and how literature is often shaped by the writer’s own experience.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form Entry Requirement plus GCSE English Language – Grade 5 or GCSE English Literature – Grade 5

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

  • Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

    Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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