This course involves studying arguably the world’s greatest literary heritage. You will study plays, poems and novels, and will explore a range of genres and time periods, from Shakespeare’s work in the 1500s-1600s to the present day. In this way, you’ll gain an insight into both the history of writing in English and its continued vibrancy. If you enjoy reading literary texts, this course offers a great opportunity for you to broaden your horizons. You will be immersed in the 17th-century world of Jacobean intrigue, obsessive desires and murder. But be warned, there is also the chance of being shipwrecked upon a remote island with a vengeful magician and three boisterous drunks for company. So that’s Webster and Shakespeare. And if that’s not enough excitement for you, we can assure you that some time will be spent visiting fictional destinations such as the Garden of Eden (in John Milton’s Paradise Lost) and menacing dystopian worlds envisaged by writers such as George Orwell, Margaret Atwood and Cormac McCarthy.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and English Literature. Please note: You can study both English A level Literature and A level English Language because the courses are sufficiently distinct that there is no overlap or repetition of content. However, you cannot study A Level English Combined and A Level English Literature, or A Level English Combined and A Level English Language.
80% Exam and 20% Coursework. Two coursework tasks and two externally-assessed exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX |
This course involves studying arguably the world’s greatest literary heritage. You will study plays, poems and novels, and will explore a range of genres and time periods, from Shakespeare’s work in the 1500s-1600s to the present day. In this way, you’ll gain an insight into both the history of writing in English and its continued vibrancy. If you enjoy reading literary texts, this course offers a great opportunity for you to broaden your horizons. You will be immersed in the 17th-century world of Jacobean intrigue, obsessive desires and murder. But be warned, there is also the chance of being shipwrecked upon a remote island with a vengeful magician and three boisterous drunks for company. So that’s Webster and Shakespeare. And if that’s not enough excitement for you, we can assure you that some time will be spent visiting fictional destinations such as the Garden of Eden (in John Milton’s Paradise Lost) and menacing dystopian worlds envisaged by writers such as George Orwell, Margaret Atwood and Cormac McCarthy.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and English Literature. Please note: You can study both English A level Literature and A level English Language because the courses are sufficiently distinct that there is no overlap or repetition of content. However, you cannot study A Level English Combined and A Level English Literature, or A Level English Combined and A Level English Language.
80% Exam and 20% Coursework. Two coursework tasks and two externally-assessed exams.