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English Literature A Level

at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This exciting specification approaches the study of Literature across a range of written forms, encompassing poetry, prose and drama. The courses will build on and extend the Literature work that students studied at Key Stage 4, encouraging students to engage with texts critically. A-Level English literature is the study of literature through the lens of historicism, encouraging the independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. This unifying approach facilitates the inclusion of a range of wider reading, thus extending students’ experience and appreciation of literature. Offering clear progression from GCSE, the course allows students to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single-text questions, multiple-text questions, open- and closed-book approaches allows students to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research which are valuable for both further study and future employment.

What you need to get on

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSES in the range of grade 9-4, including, GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at grade 4.

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

  • Herne Bay High School

    BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY

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