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GCE A Level in English Literature

at Brompton Academy, Gillingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Students will further their exploration of texts, to appreciate literature at a higher level, studying a range of literature from sixteenth century Shakespeare to contemporary prose. Students will investigate an extensive range of views about texts in conjunction with their wider social and historical context. The texts will be in a range of formats: drama – ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams; poetry and prose – ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde and poetry by Christina Rossetti. Through their study they will compare how narratives are constructed and the differing responses the writer can evoke from the reader.

What you need to get on

Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE 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

  • Brompton Academy

    Marlborough Road, Gillingham, ME7 5HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Gillingham

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