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GCE English Literature

at King Edward Vi Aston School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Literature is not only about reading! If you enjoy reading and are interested in discussing every aspect of life, from people and politics to religion and relationships, then you will find 'A' level English Literature both stimulating and engaging. The study of literature will help to sharpen your analytical skills and your ability to express yourself logically and authoritatively: excellent preparation for any job or degree course. In addition, the course will help you to develop a life-long passion for creativity, reading and literature, as well as allowing you to study two or three authors of your own choice in more depth. We follow the AQA B specification, which allows a wide study of a range of literature, both classical and modern, and also gives you the scope to flex your creative muscles. The course studied is linear, with 20% coursework. The two units chosen by the department are: 'Aspects of Tragedy,' studied in Year 12 and 'Elements of Crime,' studied in Year 13. The texts chosen will involve a mix of drama, poetry and novels from a range of time periods. The coursework element offers scope for individual choice, both in the texts chosen for study and the approach taken. One essay can be re-creative, demonstrating a grasp of the text through writing original material to connect with the text. The other text must be analysed through a lens chosen by the student to develop their critical faculties. The approaches on offer range from feminism to eco-criticism.

What you need to get on

Minimum seven passes at grades 5-9, including at least grades 6 in English and Mathematics. In order to study a subject at A-level a student must have achieved at least a grade 7 at GCSE in that subject In order to study further Mathematics, a student must have achieved at least a grade 8 in Mathematics at GCSE level

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

  • King Edward VI Aston School

    FREDERICK ROAD ASTON, BIRMINGHAM, B6 6DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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