English Literature
at Imberhorne School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form
What the college says
English Literature is a course for students who enjoy reading as well as developing their ideas through discussion and close textual analysis. Students study a range of texts within a particular theme. They also gain an understanding about the contexts in which these texts were written and about the different ways they were received in the past and can be read now. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? English Literature is a highly regarded qualification. It is an essential qualification for a wide range of Higher Education courses, especially those relating to the worlds of communication in the Arts and the media, there are few areas of life which do not benefit from increased skills of critical analysis and personal expression. The course is also rewarding and enjoyable in its own right. COURSE DETAILS: There are two main areas of focus: Love Through the Ages and Texts in Shared Contexts. Students also have the opportunity of non-exam assessment. This is a comparative critical study of two texts culminating in an extended essay.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 6+ in GCSE English Literature or 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
Imberhorne School
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · East Grinstead
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