English Literature

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 6 and above, including maths and English, and grade 7s in the A-level subjects they wish to study (where relevant). There are three essentials for enjoying and succeeding in the course: • A willingness to develop independent, critical judgment through personal reading • A willingness to read around texts and research issues of historical and cultural context • A willingness to see the study of literature as an exchange of views and ideas, and a readiness to participate in class discussions and presentations In addition, it is necessary to have obtained at least grade 6s in English Language and English Literature at GCSE.