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English Literature GCE A level

at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

English is an exciting subject following on naturally from GCSE English Literature. At AS and A-Level you will learn to become a more skilled reader of plays, novels, poems and non-fiction texts and increase your ability to talk and write about texts with confidence. The knowledge and skills you acquire in A-Level English will help you in your other A-Level subjects. Of course, English is acknowledged by Higher Education and employers as an influential qualification with many applications.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language and English Literature to Grade 6. Enthusiasm and interest, a love of reading and writing, the desire to join in discussions and answer questions verbally and a commitment to work hard and meet departmental deadlines are all important requirements. Students must also be prepared to read and research information about the core texts in order to extend their knowledge of social concepts, literary traditions and alternative interpretations of the writer’s craft.

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 Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School

    Edinburgh Drive Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8QY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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