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GCE A Level in English Literature

at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A wide range of rich and powerful texts are studied for English Literature. In Year 12 all of the texts studied link to the genre of Tragedy and include texts such as ‘Othello’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’. Year 13 focuses on ‘Political and Social Protest Writing’ and offers the opportunity for students to build on the skills acquired in Year 12 and develop a deeper understanding of English Literature. It is vital that students are prepared to read around the subject in order to achieve success in the subject.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English (literature or language)

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

  • Townsend CofE School

    Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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