English Literature

Entry Requirements

You should aim to achieve two A Grades in your English Literature and English Language GCSEs if you would like to take this A Level course. You should be aware that the study of English at this level is very much more challenging than GCSE in every respect; the difference often surprises girls who mistakenly think that a Grade A or B at A Level should be anticipated from a Grade A at GCSE. We expect in an A Level English student: ⚫a love of reading widely ⚫a keen interest in the world around them, the minds of others and the construction of literature as art ⚫an enjoyment of discussion of ideas which may be difficult morally, intellectually or politically a willingness to think and work independently ⚫ a willingness to learn and work hard ⚫ an enthusiasm for the communication of coherent, considered ideas orally and in writing