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English Literature (A Level)

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A love of reading independently, widely and critically is essential if you opt for this subject. Texts range across centuries, form, and genre. The enormous scope of the course is reflected in the main topics: ‘Love through the Ages’ and ‘The Aftermath of World War One’. Diverse indeed! Students are encouraged to become informed, independent readers of literary texts. You will research critics’ views on texts and gain an understanding of the way texts are constructed to shape readers’ understanding, as well as how to interpret them. Students of this rigorous, highly regarded academic subject sometimes think about Higher Education studies in Primary Teaching, Advertising and Marketing. English literature A Level. YEAR 12 TOPICS STUDIED: The Literature of Love across all genres ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: On-going throughout YEAR 13 TOPICS STUDIED: World War 1 and its aftermath A non-examined component ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: External Terminal Examinations

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including Maths, and English at a minimum grade 6. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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