English Literature

Course summary

One of the most traditional and sought-after A Levels, English Literature widens immeasurably the scope of literature that you will have studied at GCSE. You will be given an in-depth training in critical analysis and written communication and an unequalled insight into the human psyche – exactly what the modern workplace is looking for in new graduates. The depth in which you explore your A Level texts is unprecedented and they will stay with you for life. Another richly satisfying aspect of the course is the way that it explores the historical and social contexts behind works of literature, as well as the way that literary criticism of a text has evolved over time.