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English Literature

at St. Mary'S Menston, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A Level course in English Literature is designed to cater for students who have the aptitude and enthusiasm to read great and demanding works of literature and to study them in a detailed and scholarly way. We firmly believe that the most essential quality for a successful A level student to have is a keen and active interest in reading literature for its own sake, for its intrinsic pleasure and value. At this level students should also be prepared to begin thinking more deeply and independently about texts. The course aims to develop students’ abilities in several important areas, including:  Expressing opinions and judgements clearly in the framework of a literary essay  Presenting an argument convincingly, both orally and in writing  Analysing texts closely, especially in terms of technique, form and language  Responding critically and appreciatively to literary texts and to the wider ideas and issues that are addressed within them.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4, including 5 in English language and 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

  • St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Bradford Road Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ilkley

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