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English Literature A Level [Y1]

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College Hastings

2 Year(s)

Part of a full time programme

Daytime/working hours

There may be some additional costs during the course for trips and visits to further your learning. You will also need to buy a dedicated folder to organise your work.

A Level & Mixed Programme

Application Instructions

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.

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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.

Course Summary

English Literature A-Level will help you develop a sharp analytical mind and teach you how to become a critical reader - two very valuable skills for your chosen career. You will learn about the construction of meaning, the importance of form and point of view, and study works from different time periods and genres.

Course Details

During the two years of the course, you will use your love for reading to exploring texts with like-minded people while sharing ideas and interpretations. You will study a wide range of plays, novels, and poetry and discover some of the critical theories that can be used to explore the different meanings of texts while learning how to place them within the historical and cultural contexts they were written. You will practise close-reading techniques, construct written arguments, and critically analyse literary texts.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through regular feedback during the course, and be required to complete written papers worth 80% of your overall mark. The finally 20% will be made up of a number of coursework-based projects.

Entry requirements

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.

Your next steps...

Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress to university to study a range of degree courses. Your critical reading skills will allow you to study English or subjects in humanities, languages or law. Following your degree, you could then study a Master's or use your skills to start a career in writing, publishing, journalism, education, marketing, or communications.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/106111/

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