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English Literature A Level

at The Campion School, Hornchurch · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

To encourage deep learning through a selection of demanding texts which empower and encourage thought provoking debate amongst students. From this, students will become empowered to develop and transfer these skills through essay writing and oral presentations during the study of eight literary texts and unseen poetry. Component 1 Drama will cover one Shakespearean play and one other drama from the genre of tragedy, these tests include Dr Faustus (A text) by Christopher Marlowe ( ISBN-10: 0582817803 ISBN-13: 978-0582817807) and Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The study of a Shakespearean play will be supported by a Critical Anthology on either genre. Students will answer two essay questions, one on each play studied. Component 2 Prose will study two texts from a chosen theme – Women and Society, these texts include Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (pre-1900) and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Students will answer one comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme. Component 3Poetry will explore poetic form, meaning and language for both contemporary (post -2000 poetry) and a range of poetry from either a specified poet or literary period – The Romantics. English Romantic Verse, Editor David Wright (Penguin Classics, 1973) ISBN 9780140421026. Students will also study poetry from the anthology Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (ISBN-10: 0571325408 ISBN-13: 978-0571325405) Students will study

What you need to get on

Minimum of grade 6 should be achieved in both English Language and English literature. The willingness to read widely, to work independently and to produce regular essays of around 1200-1500 words will be required.

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 Campion School

    Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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