English Literature
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

We believe A Levels prepare students for university study, and engage and enthuse aspiring students of English Literature. The course aims to develop skills in literary analysis through creative engagement with a range of prose, poetry, and drama texts. At the same time, students will gain a deeper understanding of the heritage and changing traditions of literature in English.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). Min Aps 5 English Language or Literature Grade 6

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Love Through the Ages Written exam, 3 hours, 75 marks (40% of the qualification) Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts Written exam, 2 hours 30 minutes, 75 marks (40% of the qualification) Non-Examined Assessment One extended essay: 2,500 words and a bibliography, 50 marks (20% of the qualification)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB