English Literature (AQA GCE A-Level)
at Ivybridge Community College, Ivybridge · college
What the college says
If you enjoy reading and talking about books, it is very likely that you will enjoy English Literature! You will be able to study a wide range of plays, poetry and prose, and will develop a strong knowledge of their contexts and their critical reception. You will gain an awareness of the way texts have affected different audiences and develop your own critical awareness as well as your ability to make links between texts.
What you need to get on
Five GCSE subjects a Grade 5 or above, including Mathematics, and GCSE English Language and English Literature at Grade 6 or above.
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
Ivybridge Community College
HARFORD ROAD, IVYBRIDGE, PL21 0JA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · IVYBRIDGE
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