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GCE2YR English Literature

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE ENGLISH LITERATURE? How jealous would you be if you thought that your lover had been unfaithful? (Othello) What would you do if your uncle killed your father and married your mother? (Hamlet) What is the link between opium addiction and sailing? (The Rime of the Ancient Mariner) English Literature is a highly regarded qualification and can lead you into many areas such as law, journalism and education. You will develop critical skills, learn to write incisively and critically evaluate a wide range of cultural values.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE English

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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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