English Literature

Course summary

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