A level English Literature is the study of how different writers have explored the question of what it is to be human. All literary texts raise questions that revolve around who we are, what our purpose is and how we relate to others. Studying English Literature enables you to explore these questions in a deeper, more incisive way. Studying A level English Literature will help you develop skills of: • reading a range of prose, poetry and • drama texts • analysing how writers seek to have an influence on their audience through their use of language and specific stylistic features, • such as rhyme and rhythm in poetry • writing analytical, relevant and convincing essays • exploring how texts are influenced by the context of when they were written and when they are being read What can the course lead to? • a degree in English Literature • strong preparation for a degree in subjects like Law and History • a career in journalism, and many other careers where strong reading and writing skills are essential
Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,963 - £20,907 |
| Address | 54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES |
A level English Literature is the study of how different writers have explored the question of what it is to be human. All literary texts raise questions that revolve around who we are, what our purpose is and how we relate to others. Studying English Literature enables you to explore these questions in a deeper, more incisive way. Studying A level English Literature will help you develop skills of: • reading a range of prose, poetry and • drama texts • analysing how writers seek to have an influence on their audience through their use of language and specific stylistic features, • such as rhyme and rhythm in poetry • writing analytical, relevant and convincing essays • exploring how texts are influenced by the context of when they were written and when they are being read What can the course lead to? • a degree in English Literature • strong preparation for a degree in subjects like Law and History • a career in journalism, and many other careers where strong reading and writing skills are essential
Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.