English Literature A2/A Level 3
at Highworth Grammar School, Ashford · school or sixth form
What the college says
We study the Edexcel English Literature specification which allows you to: · Compare a range of texts across genres, themes and periods from 1300 to present day · Study critical comments and apply these to texts · Have a deeper understanding of the various traditions of literature in English Studying English Literature will allow you to: voice your own opinions; lead discussions by giving presentations; develop sophisticated writing skills; acquire and use specialist terms; research writers, genres and periods; engage actively in dynamic ways with the texts.
What you need to get on
As this course builds on GCSE skills, you should have English Language 6 and English Literature 6 at GCSe
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
Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, ASHFORD, TN24 8UD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ASHFORD
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