English Literature A Level
at Ralph Allen School, Bath · school or sixth form
What the college says
It is envisaged that most students who opt for A-level English Literature will have a specific interest in literature already and will enjoy reading for pleasure and for study. You will be a confident communicator who enjoys discussing texts and expressing your views. A study of literature involves the examination of society and the universal truths of the human condition. By studying English Literature you will learn to view the world around you with different eyes.
What you need to get on
GCSE English Literature at Grade 6 or above and at least 4 GCSE Grades 9-6.
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
Ralph Allen School
Claverton Down Road Combe Down, Bath, BA2 7AD
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bath
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