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English Literature A Level

at The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Our A level English Literature course aims to develop skills of literary analysis through creative engagement with a range of prose, poetry and drama texts. At the same time students will gain a deeper understanding of the heritage and changing traditions of literature in English. English combines well with many other subjects. History, RE and Modern Foreign languages are particularly suitable, but it can also be a helpful contrast to scientific, technological and mathematical based subjects. The English literature qualification prepares you for a diverse range of careers as the training in analytical skills and discussion is widely seen as excellent preparation for many careers.

What you need to get on

50 points over 8 best GCSEs.

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 Skinners' School

    ST. JOHNS ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN4 9PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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