English Literature is not just for those who love reading and books; it concerns the big questions affecting our very existence. English Literature has always been a highly respected A-level that can be instrumental in helping you gain a university place in a variety of subjects, largely because it involves so many transferable skills. In English Literature, we teach you to think analytically, to consider other points of view, and to listen effectively and sensitively; important skills for the seminar-style environment you will find at university. One of the most important skills you will learn is how to write coherently and critically. This is key for a host of other subjects at A-level and is invaluable in higher education and the world of employment. The course focuses on the themes of Tragedy and Crime. Initially, you will study one Shakespeare text (usually Othello), one modern drama text (usually Miller’s Death of a Salesman) and one collection of pre-1900 poetry (usually Keats). You will go on to take a further unit on Elements of Crime, for which you will study two additional prose texts and one poetry text.
We welcome applications for admission into the Sixth Form, which is normally conditional upon students achieving at least a grade A or 7 at GCSE in the subjects they wish to study, good passes in English and Mathematics and having at least five GCSEs at grade 7 or above. Applicants studying Science and Additional Science at GCSE should note that a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required if they wish to study a Science subject at A level.
Paper 1 tests you on your understanding of Tragedy and is split into three questions; Questions 1 and 2 are on the Shakespeare text and Question 3 invites you to write an essay linking the other texts that you have studied for the tragedy unit. One of these must be the modern drama text. This examination lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes and is closed book. It accounts for 40% of the overall A-level. In Paper 2, you will be tested on your understanding of Elements of Crime in fiction. You will answer three questions: the first question includes an unseen passage which you must analyse through the lens of crime fiction; the second question asks you to write an essay on one of your set tests; the third question asks you to write an essay connected to your two additional texts. This examination lasts for three hours and is open book. It accounts for 40% of the overall A-level. You are also required to complete some non-examination assessment which comprises the study of two texts: one prose and one poetry, informed by the study of AQA’s Critical Anthology. You are required to submit two essays of 1500 words each, responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology. This unit is worth 20% of the A-level and is assessed by teachers initially before being moderated by AQA.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £14,160 |
| Address | Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, M14 6HS |
English Literature is not just for those who love reading and books; it concerns the big questions affecting our very existence. English Literature has always been a highly respected A-level that can be instrumental in helping you gain a university place in a variety of subjects, largely because it involves so many transferable skills. In English Literature, we teach you to think analytically, to consider other points of view, and to listen effectively and sensitively; important skills for the seminar-style environment you will find at university. One of the most important skills you will learn is how to write coherently and critically. This is key for a host of other subjects at A-level and is invaluable in higher education and the world of employment. The course focuses on the themes of Tragedy and Crime. Initially, you will study one Shakespeare text (usually Othello), one modern drama text (usually Miller’s Death of a Salesman) and one collection of pre-1900 poetry (usually Keats). You will go on to take a further unit on Elements of Crime, for which you will study two additional prose texts and one poetry text.
We welcome applications for admission into the Sixth Form, which is normally conditional upon students achieving at least a grade A or 7 at GCSE in the subjects they wish to study, good passes in English and Mathematics and having at least five GCSEs at grade 7 or above. Applicants studying Science and Additional Science at GCSE should note that a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required if they wish to study a Science subject at A level.
Paper 1 tests you on your understanding of Tragedy and is split into three questions; Questions 1 and 2 are on the Shakespeare text and Question 3 invites you to write an essay linking the other texts that you have studied for the tragedy unit. One of these must be the modern drama text. This examination lasts for 2 hours 30 minutes and is closed book. It accounts for 40% of the overall A-level. In Paper 2, you will be tested on your understanding of Elements of Crime in fiction. You will answer three questions: the first question includes an unseen passage which you must analyse through the lens of crime fiction; the second question asks you to write an essay on one of your set tests; the third question asks you to write an essay connected to your two additional texts. This examination lasts for three hours and is open book. It accounts for 40% of the overall A-level. You are also required to complete some non-examination assessment which comprises the study of two texts: one prose and one poetry, informed by the study of AQA’s Critical Anthology. You are required to submit two essays of 1500 words each, responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical Anthology. This unit is worth 20% of the A-level and is assessed by teachers initially before being moderated by AQA.