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English Literature AS Level

at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level39 weeksFull time

What the college says

On this course you will study a wide range of texts from different periods and genres: plays novels poetry and non-fiction. Through individual research and reading group work and whole class discussion you will explore and analyse the texts. How has the writer made you feel anger pity or amusement? What techniques have been used to create suspense? How did the attitudes and beliefs of the day affect the writers' works? To help you to develop your knowledge and understanding further we organise drama workshops lectures with academic experts and visitis to theatres cinemas museums and other places linked to your course. By the end of the course your oral reading writing and thinking skills will have improved significantly through the study of English Literature. Hours of Lessons per Week 4.3 Indicative Group Size : 20

What you need to get on

This course would suit those students who enjoyed the literature texts on their English GCSE course. You must enjoy reading widely as well as discussing and writing about your ideas. You will need six full GCSEs at grades A* to C including English Language

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

  • Joseph Chamberlain Main Site

    Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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