English Literature
The Bourne Academy - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
01202528554
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
Course summary

You will explore a range of exciting texts, both modern and from the literary canon, that cover a wide scope of genres often not studied at GCSE. You will analyse the impact of language in literature and consider the writers’ intentions and contextual significance. A Level English Literature takes the skills you learn at GCSE and refines them; the focus now is your interpretation of texts not your ability to memorise them. You can even take the texts into the exam with you!

Entry requirements

Five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

At the end of Year 13, you will take three exams that cover the Drama, Prose and Poetry texts. You also undertake a piece of coursework over the course of the two years which is worth 20% of your final grade. The coursework essay will be a 2500 word comparative essay based on a chosen text that you study in lessons and a text you choose yourself based on your interests.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS