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GCE A Level in English Literature A

at Teesdale School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

This course is for students who want to continue studying English Literature after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly useful if you intend to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above 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

  • Teesdale School

    Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Barnard Castle

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