A Level English Literature continues to enjoy an unrivalled reputation as academically rigorous and enriching. The EDEXCEL course is both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. You will come to know and love some of the most famous works of Literature by some of the greatest writers that ever lived, including Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, Toni Morrison and TS Eliot. You will end up knowing thought-provoking Literature inside out. You will never forget it. Literature is not only an appreciation of the written word and an aesthetic engagement with our beautifully multi-layered English language, it is also an engagement with history, politics, psychology, scientific theory, philosophy and theology. You will learn about the influence of contextual factors on the texts you study and find out about literary theory. You will learn how to think, how to structure ideas, develop arguments logically, and write with fluency and control. These skills are essential for any career that involves communication and problem-solving. We also want you to enjoy the cultural richness of Literature through trips to the theatre, lectures, the Cheltenham Festival of Literature and a literary day out at the end of your Lower Sixth year.