GCE A Level in English Literature
at Chesham Grammar School, Chesham · school or sixth form
What the college says
‘An English degree will equip you with analytical and writing skills that are readily transferable into many other situations and many professions. It opens up the opportunity to go into a great variety of careers.’ Oxford University The Oxford Cambridge and RSA A level in English Literature is a rigorous, stimulating and challenging course, which allows freedom of textual choice and includes elements of independent study. The freedom within the non-exam assessment component allows you to pursue more detailed work in a field of particular personal interest offering excellent preparation for study at undergraduate level.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 or above in English Literature
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
Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chesham
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