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English Literature

at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The English Literature course we hope to follow aims to develop a relevant, engaging and up-to-date approach to the reading and study of literature through the lens of genre and theory, encouraging independent study of a range of texts within a shared context, giving logic and meaning to the way that texts are grouped for study. This unifying approach facilitates the inclusion of a range of wider reading, thus extending students’ experience and appreciation of literature. Offering clear progression from GCSE, this course allows students to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as passage-based questions, unseen material, single text questions, multiple text questions, open- and closed-book approaches’ allows you to develop a wide range of skills, such as the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research which are valuable for both further study and future employment.

What you need to get on

Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics.

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 VI Handsworth School for Girls

    Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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