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English Literature

at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Literature is a stimulating and thought provoking subject; it develops the ability to engage with the world and enhances written and oral skills. In studying literature, students learn about diverse times and different genres, and the new A level includes exciting contemporary texts as well as the classics. English Literature is exceptionally well respected by universities and employers because it enables students to construct arguments and articulate their ideas with clarity. Poetry, prose, plays and literary criticism are studied, and theatre trips, live broadcasts of plays and film adaptations bring the texts to life.

What you need to get on

6 in either English Language or English Literature and at least 5 in the second English course

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

  • The Thomas Hardye School

    Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dorchester

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