English Literature
Hugh Baird College - Sefton
01513534400
Balliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EW
Course summary

Indulge your creative side and take up the challenge of studying English Literature. If you enjoy reading and analysing novels, poetry and plays and want to broaden your horizons by sharing ideas with like-minded people, then this is the course for you. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including Grade 5 in English Language together with four other subjects at Grade 4 or above (one of the four subjects must include Maths). Additional entry requirements: • You must have achieved a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Literature and a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language. A love of reading and writing is also expected. The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate. All course offers will be subject to satisfactory interview and reference.

How you'll be assessed

• Examination – Paper 1 (Tragedy or Comedy) • A-level (40%) 2.5 hours • Examination – Paper 2 (Elements of Crime or Political Writing) • A-level (40%) 3 hours • Non-Exam Assessment – Paper 3 (Critical Approaches) • A-level (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBalliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EW