English Literature

Entry Requirements

• At least 5 GCSEs at either 8 or 9 and three grades at 7. • GCSE grade 8 or 9 in your chosen A Level subjects. • GCSE grade 7 or above in Mathematics and English Language. • For two science A Levels, or Maths alongside science, at least a grade 8 will be needed in both subjects. You need to love literature to do well in this subject but 'love' without hard work is not enough for those wishing to excel in the examinations. You will need to demonstrate the ability to write using appropriate literary terms, arguing fluently and analysing cogently. Grade 8 or 9 in IGCSE English Literature is expected.