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GCE A level in English Literature

at St Mary Magdalene Academy, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a course that will allow you to experience some of the greatest writing in the English language. It will help you to develop your interest in and employment of literature; enable you to make informed judgements about texts; and gain an understanding of the social, cultural and historical factors that influence writers.

What you need to get on

Entry criteria for A Level English Literature: Grade 6+ in English Language or English Literature. A Minimum grade 5 in Maths. -Five GCSEs at a minimum of a grade 6 Students must be taking at least 7 GCSEs.

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

  • St Mary Magdalene Academy

    475, Liverpool Road Islington, London, N7 8PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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