Course information
English Literature
Sackville School - Kent
01732838888
Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HN
Course summary

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Literature consists of three externally examined papers and one non-examination assessment component. The qualification requires the study of eight literary texts plus unseen poetry. Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year.

Entry requirements

Ideally, students choosing to study English Literature at A Level should have achieved a grade 6 or above at GCSE level, whilst demonstrating a desire for further reading

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Drama (30%) - Students will study aspects of the form of drama via two plays. Students will need to explore the use of literary and dramatic devices and the shaping of meanings in their chosen plays Component 2: Prose (20%) - Students will study aspects of prose via two thematically linked texts. Literary study of both texts selected for this component should incorporate the links and connections between them, and the contexts in which they were written and received. Component 3: Poetry (30%) - Students will study a selection of poems from two published poetry texts. Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning, and develop their skills in comparing an unseen poem with an example of studied poetry. Component 4: Non-Examination Assessment (20%) - The non-examination assessment will be assessed via two texts. Students must select complete texts which may be drawn from poetry, drama, prose or literary non-fiction.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
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AddressTonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HN