English Literature

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have at least a grade 6 in GCSE English Literature. They need skills of literary analysis and should be able to express themselves both verbally and in writing. They should love reading and be prepared not only to read widely but also to discuss texts in some detail, analysing, evaluating and appreciating the different writers’ techniques. Candidates should also be prepared to research writers’ lives and what has influenced their writing and the context in which the various texts were produced. For lovers of literature, this will be a very fulfilling and interesting course but it is also challenging, as there is plenty of material and a number of skills to develop.