English Literature A Level

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

Course Summary

A Level

Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Literature

Skills that will be developed:

The A level course enables students to develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of English Literature. It will also develop their ability to apply different critical theories to literature.

Course Details

What will you learn?

Unit 1: Drama

This unit involves close analysis of aspects of a choice of two genres, comedy and tragedy. Students will study a Shakespeare play, another dramatic text, and some critical essays.

Unit 2: Prose

In this unit, students will study and compare two texts linked by theme. Chosen texts will be from pre and post 1900 and will centre around the concept of the supernatural.

Unit 3: Poetry

Students will study a wide range of modern poetry from the published anthology, centred around named poets and/or literary traditions.

Unit 4: (Coursework (20% of A level))

Students will study two texts, on prose and one poetry, in conjunction with a critical anthology, and write two coursework pieces on these. All units will enable students to explore a wide range of texts and genres.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

2 exam components and a coursework component

Entry requirements

You must achieve a Level 6 or higher at GCSE in this subject.

Your next steps...

What happens when you have finished?

The course will also help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for. As well as being obviously excellent preparation for a degree in English Literature, former English Literature students have gone on to study a wide range of subjects at degree level, including Politics and Government, History, Archaeology and Media/Film studies. English Literature students have access to any career opportunities, but the subject would be particularly useful for careers in law, teaching, publishing, journalism, local government and the media. Most rewarding, is an appreciation of literature and the opportunity to develop a life-long love of reading widely with a critical eye.

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