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English Literature

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

• A study of Literary Genres: Comedy or Tragedy • A study of Literary Themes: Crime Writing or Political Writing • Study of Shakespeare • Study of Literature Across Time • Study of Literary Criticism • Coursework in response to Critical Theory • Study in preparation for an Unseen Text in the examination This will include… the study of at least nine texts across the two years, and the writing of critical and analytical essays about these texts individually and comparatively. The course will also include preparation for the more individualised coursework element where two essays will be produced of between 2500-3000 words in total.

What you need to get on

You will have gained grade 5 or above in both English Language and English Literature. You will be someone who finds reading rewarding and reads widely and independently outside of school. You will also be somebody who enjoys analysing language and the meanings behind texts across the literary genres (poetry, prose, drama), and from different time periods.

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

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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