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English Literature (A Level)

at The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Literature is a valuable subject that is recognized as such by both employers and providers of higher education. Why study English Literature The answer, simply, is that you have a passion for reading great novels, plays and poetry. That is what youll be doing a lot of on this course. That, and discussing literature with other students who share the same passion. Oh, and writing about it. Over the centuries, writers have produced some wonderful literature in English, and not just the Stratford Bard. Think of Dickens, Miller, Shelley, Austen, Eliot (both T.S. and George) and Thomas (Edward, Dylan and R.S.). Oh, and Wordsworth. And Steinbeck. And the Brontes. And.....The list seems infinite. Its not just about dead authors either. There are many living writers who are inspirational in their writing. Youll get a chance to examine why on this course. So, if you like reading, you like reading great literature and you like giving your opinions about it, this course is the one for you. The ability to communicate effectively is a skill that underpins all careers as well as all academic disciplines. Specifically, the course could lead to careers in the media, written and spoken, teaching, the film industry, marketing and sales, academia and research, printing. Popular subject links are cultural studies, journalism, media studies, history, philosophy, the classics, creative writing, printing, librarianship, law. Within the A Level English Literature course you will study both d

What you need to get on

Total point score 33 or higher from best 7 GCSEs including English Language graded 5 or higher and Mathematics graded 4 or higher. Grade 6 or higher in 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

  • The Streetly Academy

    Queslett Road East, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2EX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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