GCE ADV English Literature B
at Longbenton High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course will allow students to read widely and independently, engage critically and creatively with set texts and wider reading, develop and apply own knowledge and explore the contexts of texts and different interpretations of them. Please speak to your English teacher for more information about the course and to have any further questions you may have answered. They will also be able to recommend background reading that you should embark on prior to starting the course. A-level English Literature Is a challenging and academic subject and students will be expected to read widely and regularly outside of lessons.
What you need to get on
At least 5 A*-C GCSE, including grade 6s in English Language and 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
Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8ER
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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