GCE A Level English Literature
at Northstowe Secondary College · college
What the college says
The study of English Literature opens your mind to the experiences of people from around the world. This subject will introduce you to some of the greatest works of English and World Literature as it touches on all aspects of the human experience.
What you need to get on
To study English Literature at A Level, students must achieve a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature. Students with a Grade 5 in English Literature may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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
Northstowe Sixth Form
NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
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