A Level English Literature

If you enjoy reading, love poetry and prose then consider A Level English Literature. On this course you will immerse yourself in literature.

This course gives you the skills to structure extended writing and develop essay responses. You will develop your own critical responses to literature, consider the context in which texts were first published alongside looking at the opinion of establisged critics.

The use of drama to communicate also forms part of this course.

You will develop transferrable skills for the future and be encouraged to read for further study and pleasure.

This course starts September 2025.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

How to compare texts based on themes

How writers use drama to communicate to an audience

How devices are used to present the poetic voice

How to structure extended written essay resonses

How long is the course?

Full time over 2 Years

Where will I learn?

The Sixth Form - Rating Lane Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

To study this A Level course you will need a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Literature and two GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

If you have grade 3 maths you will study this alongside your other subjects. Please contact us for advice if you need to re-sit both English Language and maths.

Our A Level courses may be studied as a programme of three A Level subjects or as blended programme with one or two vocational subjects. Please check individual course pages for entry requirements.

Honours programme students will have a minimum average GSCE score of 6.0. In addition to studying three A Level subjects, Honours students will be enrolled on an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The Honours Programme prepares students for university, supporting development of key skills such as independent research and report writing.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Studying English litearature will give you transferrable skills to support study at university in any subject. Careers following study include: journalism, teaching, marketing, writing, curating.

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