English Literature A Level
at Shenley Brook End School, MILTON KEYNES · school or sixth form
What the college says
Enjoyment and intellectual challenge aside, A level English Literature is an excellent qualification to have. The ability to engage with a diverse range of texts and to be able to shape a clear response requires skills extremely welcome to employers or universities. The subject enhances the study of all arts or humanities related A levels and is commonly held to provide a helpful introduction to any degree course because of the quality of reading and essay skills involved. Careers in law, media, publishing and teaching are common routes.
What you need to get on
As per Prospectus
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
Shenley Brook End School
Wallbank Grove Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, MK5 7ZT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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