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GCE A Level in English Literature

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Our A Level English Literature course is for lovers of books, plays and poetry. Travel with us on a literary journey, from romantic poets like Byron to modern-day classics; from Renaissance ideas in Shakespeare to contemporary philosophy and social issues in a modern novel. You could be delving into true crime, or scaring yourself silly with a modern ghost story. You will navigate modern poetry alongside iconic drama texts. You will explore how texts reflect the time in which they were written, how themes and ideas travel across different texts and times, and how you can use critical theory to develop your own ideas. To study literature is to study the world and humanity in miniature. With a wealth of texts on offer and the freedom to select the fiction or non-fiction texts of your choice in your coursework, there will be plenty of chances to discover something you love!

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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