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GCE A Level in English Literature

at Hornsea School and Language College, Hornsea · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

For avid readers, wordsmiths, poets and theatre lovers - English Literature is the perfect choice. Studying literature nourishes the imagination. It has the power to transport you back in time; share the experiences of others; explore ideas, beliefs and values; take on new perspectives; challenge or discover your own and learn the literary skills to express yourself in original and creative ways through dialogue, argument, prose and poetry. The analytical, interpretative and discursive skills you develop by studying literature will also prove excellent preparation for university. A level English Literature is a highly regarded qualification by universities. This course has a distinct philosophy which centres on different ways of reading and the connections that exist between texts within a literary genre. In this way, students can gain a solid understanding of how texts can be connected, and how they can be interpreted in multiple ways, in order that students can arrive at their own interpretations and become confident, autonomous readers.You will study the following array of plays, prose and poetry: · The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood · Othello by William Shakespeare · The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald · A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams · An anthology of pre-1900 Poetry · Feminine Gospels By Carol Ann Duffy · Including a whole host of unseen poetry and prose

What you need to get on

Minimum grade ‘6’ in GCSE English Language & 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

  • Hornsea Sixth Form College

    Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hornsea

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