English Literature A Level [Y1]

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

During the two years of the course, you will read widely and independently both set texts and others that you have selected for yourself. You will develop and apply your knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing and explore the contexts of the work you are reading, considering the interpretations of others and possible ways of responding to them. Set texts will consist of both classics and modern works of literature, including prose, poetry and drama. In the second year, you will complete coursework based on post-1900 texts, developing independent skills of reading and research.

You will be assessed by two exams at the end of the second year, both two hours thirty in duration. One exam will be drama and poetry pre-1900 worth 40%, and the second paper will be comparative and contextual studies worth 40%. The remaining 20% is made up from the coursework element on literature post-1900.

GCE A Level in English Literature (OCR)

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 5 in English Language.

You will need to purchase copies of all set texts studied and some extra texts for your independent study. The approximate cost over two years is likely to be between £50 and £75. A full book list will be supplied on your Get to Know Day.