English Literature A Level

Applications Open: - 11th November 2025

Applications Close: - 23rd January 2026 to allow us to build our curriculum. We will accept late applications beyond this date, but they may take longer to process.

Entry Requirements: - Vary by course please see individual subject information on this website. We also require students to achieve at least five Grade 5s or above at GCSE for Level 3 curriculum. For our Level 2 Pathway, students need to have five Grade 3s or above, inlcuding English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications submitted by the end of January will have a decision on their offer by the 2nd April 2026.

English Literature explores human experience and imagination as it has been expressed in written form over more than five centuries.

Students will compare two novels: 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Frankenstein'. Students will also study 'A Street Car Named Desire' and a Shakespeare play, as well as a selection of contemporary and Pre-1900 poetry. Students will also complete Coursework comparing two texts of their choice on a focus of their choice.

Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Literature and Grade 4 or higher for English Language