English Literature A Level
at Mayflower High School, Billericay · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students study a minimum of eight texts, including at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama, to develop their ability to analyse and evaluate literary texts across a variety of genres and periods. The set texts will be reviewed after three years and may be subject to change. If a text is to be removed from the list and replaced with another text, centres will be notified a year in advance.
What you need to get on
CAPS 5 plus a grade 6 or above in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.
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
Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay, CM12 0RT
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Billericay
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