In English Literature, enjoyment and interest in reading become a rewarding subject that will develop you as a person and provide you with indispensable skills. You will learn about society both of today and in the past, other cultures and political viewpoints. English Literature is an excellent choice for a surprisingly wide range of careers and is highly regarded by employers and universities. This is not surprising when it develops skills of judgement, argument, analysis selection and expression. Career pathways are numerous, including law, management, human resources, publishing, journalism and education. Students study a number of texts, drama, prose and poetry, chosen for their range and socio-historic significance. We take every opportunity to view productions, both live and streamed, to enhance the experience of what we are studying.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
There are three components for the English Literature A Level course: • Component 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the poetry of Christina Rossetti and one further drama text to be selected according to the group) (Exam: 40%). • Component 2: Close reading and comparative and contextual study from the chosen topic area - Dystopia (1984 by George Orwell and a further text to be selected according to the group) (Exam: 40%). • Component 3: Close reading OR re-creative writing piece with commentary and a comparative essay (texts selected according to the group) (Coursework: 20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,419 - £15,162 |
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
In English Literature, enjoyment and interest in reading become a rewarding subject that will develop you as a person and provide you with indispensable skills. You will learn about society both of today and in the past, other cultures and political viewpoints. English Literature is an excellent choice for a surprisingly wide range of careers and is highly regarded by employers and universities. This is not surprising when it develops skills of judgement, argument, analysis selection and expression. Career pathways are numerous, including law, management, human resources, publishing, journalism and education. Students study a number of texts, drama, prose and poetry, chosen for their range and socio-historic significance. We take every opportunity to view productions, both live and streamed, to enhance the experience of what we are studying.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
There are three components for the English Literature A Level course: • Component 1: Drama and Poetry pre-1900 (Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the poetry of Christina Rossetti and one further drama text to be selected according to the group) (Exam: 40%). • Component 2: Close reading and comparative and contextual study from the chosen topic area - Dystopia (1984 by George Orwell and a further text to be selected according to the group) (Exam: 40%). • Component 3: Close reading OR re-creative writing piece with commentary and a comparative essay (texts selected according to the group) (Coursework: 20%).