English Literature

Course summary

Studying English Literature is about participating in a debate concerning humanity’s role and purpose. In English you will engage with some of the finest minds from the past, in the present, for the good of the future. Language shapes our perception of ourselves and the world; it is a personal, social and political tool and it is therefore in our interest to master it. Its role in shaping culture is immense. The study of great books at A Level provides you with a toolkit that enables you to become a more confident and enquiring reader now and sets you on a literary journey that will last for the rest of your life.