English Literature

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Students can join Weald of Kent Grammar School at our Tonbridge Campus.

Applications Open: - 15 November 2023

Applications Close: - 15 January 2024

Entry Requirements: - If you wish to join the Weald of Kent Sixth Form you must have a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a Grade 5 in Mathematics. In addition, students also need to achieve an Average Point Score (APS) of 5.5 to be comprised of their best 8 GCSE results.

How to Apply: - Applications are made through Applicaa. Please see the school website for more information: https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form/application

Open Event: - Our Sixth Form Open Evening is 14 November 2023.

The aims of English Literature A level are to deepen your enjoyment of reading and discussing great novels, plays and poetry and to broaden your experience of Literature from different ages and genres. You will gain an appreciation of the written word that will sustain you throughout life and an A Level grade in a highly respected subject.

The course is Linear and you will study modern novels, drama and poetry across the ages.

Drama 30%

You will study one Shakespeare and one other play in conjunction with a critical anthology on either Comedy or Tragedy. The examination is two hours and fifteen minutes and open book.

Prose 20%

Two prose texts, one pre-1900. The examination is one hour and fifteen minutes and is open book.

Poetry 30%

You will respond to unseen modern poetry as well studying a range of poetry from a selected literary period or poet. The examination is two hours and fifteen minutes and open book.

Non-examination Assessment (Coursework) 20%

Comparative critical essay of 2,500 – 3,000 words on two literary texts.

You should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in English Literature at GCSE.

An A Level in English Literature will open doors at all universities and a degree in English Literature provides excellent training for careers in the arts, law, education and the media.