English Literature

Course summary

English Literature is a subject for those who enjoy reading a wide range of literary texts. By studying English Literature at A Level students learn to read ambitiously, to scrutinise and to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to evaluate the views of others in discussion and debate. Students of Literature have a keen critical eye and an intellectual curiosity about the beauty and power of the English language. The course introduces students to influential poetry, drama, and prose, both classic and contemporary. A Level of English Literature is highly regarded as a facilitating subject by universities since it refines analytical, critical, and communication skills.