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GCE A Level in English Literature A

at Brentwood County High School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Literature is a prestigious A Level qualification that is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. The course provides an in-depth study into two literary genres: tragedy and crime. Students will have the opportunity to explore a rich variety of prose, drama and poetry: from Shakespeares famous tragedy Othello; to McEwans post-modern novel Atonement. Taught in university-style seminar lessons, students are given the opportunity to acquire and develop a variety of transferable skills in the context of lively debates, formal presentations and academic writing. Exposure to the rich heritage of the literary canon is encouraged and supported by the A Level book club and students are able to explore their own literary analysis in the Non-Exam Assessment component of the course. There will be regular visits to the theatre to see texts in performance and students critical appreciation of texts is supported by activities such as the shadowing of The Man Booker Prize for Literature.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and grade 6 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

  • Brentwood County High School Sixth Form

    Shenfield Common Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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