GCE A Level in English Literature

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelWJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

73 providers teach this exact qualification.

North West19

Alder Grange School
Rossendale · 18 months
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in English or English Literature GCSE
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Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: View our entry requirements https://www.asfc.ac.uk/home/study-with-us/entry-requirements/
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Bellerive Fcj Catholic College
Liverpool · 20 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
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Birkenhead Sixth Form College
Merseyside · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bishop Heber High School
Malpas · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Maths and English Language including Grade 5 in English at Higher Tier
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in English Language and English Literature
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Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 158 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs, including two at grade 5/B (or above) and three at grade 4/C (or above) including maths and English. You will also need a grad
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Chesterfield High School
Liverpool · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Cowley International College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language (English Language or Literature must also be at a minimum of a grade 5)
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Gateacre School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above
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Holy Cross College
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: General College entry requirements. Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature.
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Loreto College
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two at least grade 6 (or B) Two from English, Maths OR Science Students need a minimum of a grade 5 GCSE English Literature.
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St Hilda'S Church of England High School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including English
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St John Rigby College
Wigan · 2 years
They ask for: College entry to include a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for furthe
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Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements for A Level courses � Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics. � A strong interest in and enthusiasm for, the subje
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Thornleigh Salesian College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 4 to 9 with at least a grade 5 in the corresponding GCSE qualifications
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West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · 2 years
They ask for: Grade B in GCSE English Literature
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Winstanley College
Wigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.
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South West12

Archway School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language would be accepted to start this course.
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Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Winscombe · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature
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Clevedon School
Clevedon · 2 years
They ask for: At the end of Year 11, have secured a minimum of a grade 4 in Maths and English Language/Literature and at least a grade B or grade 5/6 (B) at GCSE in the subje
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Colyton Grammar School
Colyton · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of 54 points from the best eight GCSEs (or equivalent) including at least grade 5 at GCSE in English and Maths. Als
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Devonport High School For Boys
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: You should have achieved GCSE English or an equivalent qualification with grade 6 or higher.
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Hartpury College of Further Education
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language, as well as: Grade 6 or above in English Language and Engl
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Oldfield School
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature.
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Richard Huish College
Taunton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Katherine'S School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five grades at 9-4 5 grade in GCSE English and grade 5 English literature required 6 grade in GCSE English and grade 6 English literature desirable
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · 22 months
They ask for: See prospectus
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
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Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found here https://www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk/Sixth-Form/Curriculum/
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East of England9

Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in English Literature GCSEs
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 232 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge · 2 years
They ask for: English Literature 5 and English Language 5.
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Fearnhill School
Letchworth Garden City · 23 months
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9-1 including Grade 6 in English
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English grade 4
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Roundwood Park School
Harpenden · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature and Language
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The Bishop'S Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · 23 months
They ask for: Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC a
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The Broxbourne School
Broxbourne · 2 years
They ask for: 6 in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
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The Netherhall School
Cambridge · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent
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South East8

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh · 72 weeks
They ask for: http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/
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Beacon Academy
Crowborough · 2 years
They ask for: Students require at least one grade 5 and one grade 6 across English Language and English Literature.
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Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-5 including English, grade 5/6 or above in GCSE English Language and/or Literature required.
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 4 in English Language GCSE
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Felpham Community College
Bognor Regis · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five 4-9 grades at GCSE including grade 6 or above in English Literature.
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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Rochester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in English Literature and Language.
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The Littlehampton Academy
Littlehampton · 18 months
They ask for: Minimum grade 4 in GCSE English Literature and English Language
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Varndean College
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard advanced entry requirements
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West Midlands7

Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich · 2 years
They ask for: See school website
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Hillcrest School And Sixth Form Centre
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCEs at grade 9-5, including a minimum of a grade 6 in English / English Literature
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-On-Wye · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 5 (inc English and Maths) at GCSE
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Sir John Talbot'S School
Whitchurch · 2 years
They ask for: 5 9-4 GCSE. Including English and Maths at a grade 4 or above.
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The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Stourport-On-Severn · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 GCSE English Literature and English Language. An ability to analyse texts and a willingness to read widely are required.
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Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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London7

Isleworth and Syon School For Boys
Isleworth · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in both GCSE English language and GCSE English literature A 6+ grade average across your best 8 GCSEs studied
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Ruislip High School
Ruislip · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature; a 5 may be considered if there are places on the course
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster · 2 years
They ask for: 5 4+ grades to join the sixth form; 66 in English
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website for details of entry requirements
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St Mark'S Catholic School
Hounslow · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE passes at Grades 9-5 including Mathematics (Grade 5 or above). Grades 6 in English Language and in English Literature. Please note GCSE equivale
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The Latymer School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE's at Grade 7 or above, or Grade A or above.
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language and Literature Grade 6 or above Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
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Yorkshire and The Humber5

Aston Academy
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature.
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Rossett School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE at grade 4+ including GCSE English Literature and Language grade 5+.
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Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Craven School
Keighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Halifax · 2 years
They ask for: Students wishing to study at Trinity Sixth Form Academy are required to achieve five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and M
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North East4

Burnside College
Wallsend · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of five GCSEs grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects, including Grade 6 or above in chosen subject.
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Kenton School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature
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Nunthorpe Academy
Middlesbrough · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 or above in English Language and Literature.
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-On-Tyne · 18 months
They ask for: GCSE Grade B (or above)in course subject + 4 other GCSE Grade B (or above)
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East Midlands2

Countesthorpe Academy
2 years
They ask for: English.pdf
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De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough · 2 years
They ask for: 4 grade 4's and 2 grade 5's at GCSE, including a minimum of grade 6 in English Literature
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