If you love reading, debating and communicating ideas, this course will enable you to explore what some of the most creative, thoughtful people in history have written about love, sex, relationships, happiness, madness, pain, despair, God, evil, nature and the meaning of life. Plenty of food for thought! Expand your knowledge of this fascinating subject, supported by dedicated teachers, who are passionate about literature – from the classics to cutting-edge contemporary work. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Theatre trips Lectures on key set texts Author visits and workshops (most recently Julia Golding, Alexander Gordon Smith, Louisa Reid and Robin Stevens) Essay and writing competitions Online lectures from experts in literature Teacher surgeries to support your progress
GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: English Literature: 6+ Subject 2: English Language: 6+ (CEFR B2.2)
A Level assessment Component 1: Shakespeare and pre-1900 drama and poetry. A closed-text examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. (40% of the A Level) Component 2: You will answer one question on an unseen passage, related to the topic, and also an essay focusing on two texts linked with the topic. A closed-text examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. (40% of the A Level) Component 3: Two coursework essays (20% of the A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £38,610 - £45,840 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £14,310 - £21,330 |
| Address | Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY |
If you love reading, debating and communicating ideas, this course will enable you to explore what some of the most creative, thoughtful people in history have written about love, sex, relationships, happiness, madness, pain, despair, God, evil, nature and the meaning of life. Plenty of food for thought! Expand your knowledge of this fascinating subject, supported by dedicated teachers, who are passionate about literature – from the classics to cutting-edge contemporary work. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Theatre trips Lectures on key set texts Author visits and workshops (most recently Julia Golding, Alexander Gordon Smith, Louisa Reid and Robin Stevens) Essay and writing competitions Online lectures from experts in literature Teacher surgeries to support your progress
GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: English Literature: 6+ Subject 2: English Language: 6+ (CEFR B2.2)
A Level assessment Component 1: Shakespeare and pre-1900 drama and poetry. A closed-text examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. (40% of the A Level) Component 2: You will answer one question on an unseen passage, related to the topic, and also an essay focusing on two texts linked with the topic. A closed-text examination of 2 hours 30 minutes. (40% of the A Level) Component 3: Two coursework essays (20% of the A Level)