GCE A Level English Literature
at The Latimer Arts College, Kettering · college
What the college says
Year 12 Topics Love through the Ages: Shakespeare and Poetry. Study of two texts: One Shakespeare play and one from the AQA Anthology of Love Poetry. Love through the Ages: Prose: Study of two prose texts. Year 13 Topics Love through the Ages: Study of 3 texts: one poetry, one prose and one Shakespeare play. Texts in Shared Contexts: Modern times: Literature from 1945 - present day Coursework: Texts across Time One extended essay of 2500 words Method of Assessment You will take a total of 2 exams. The A Level includes an element of coursework worth 20% of your A Level.
What you need to get on
GCSE English Literature & Language Grade B
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 Latimer Arts College
Castle Way Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Kettering
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