This course will suit students who are passionate about literature – poetry, prose and drama – or who have enjoyed their English Literature course at GCSE. A Level Literature provides students with the opportunity to explore texts from a range of different eras and to discuss what these texts have to say about love, conflict, identity and society. Students will be encouraged to develop their own interpretations, and to sharpen their skills of argumentation and debate, as well as to communicate effectively in writing.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Paper 1: Love through the Ages - assessed by external examination (40%) Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts - assessed by external examination (40%) Coursework: Texts across time - Independent critical study (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE |
This course will suit students who are passionate about literature – poetry, prose and drama – or who have enjoyed their English Literature course at GCSE. A Level Literature provides students with the opportunity to explore texts from a range of different eras and to discuss what these texts have to say about love, conflict, identity and society. Students will be encouraged to develop their own interpretations, and to sharpen their skills of argumentation and debate, as well as to communicate effectively in writing.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Paper 1: Love through the Ages - assessed by external examination (40%) Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts - assessed by external examination (40%) Coursework: Texts across time - Independent critical study (20%)