English Literature

Course summary

English Literature is a highly valued and desirable A level that requires a wide range of valuable skills. We study a wide range of texts starting with works by Williams. Rossetti, Carter and Shakespeare in Year 12 and then moving onto Webster, the Gothic and back to Shakespeare in Year 13. We read the texts and explore the meaning, context, critical responses, and how these texts fit into the times that they were written and the messages that the writers wanted to share. The texts provide a fascinating insight into the canon of English literature and the course is engaging and enjoyable. What are the progression opportunities? The course is highly regarded by both universities and employers, due to the critical thinking skills you develop and its analytical and discursive nature. It fits in well with a variety of other subject areas, including; law, economics, sociology and history. Furthermore, it provides an excellent academic foundation for careers in the media, teaching, law, social work, civil service, local government, and research.