ENGLISH LITERATURE A Level 3

Applications Open: - now open

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 7th January 2027, when planning for the timetable will begin, but applications will be accepted after this date

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Minimum Entry Requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

At least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics

Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level / vocational subjects. Each subject has its own specific entry criteria. These can be found on the individual subject pages.

Additional considerations

A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork

The A Level course in Literature offers students the opportunity to read, discuss and write about texts from differing genres and contexts. You will study a combination of novels, poetry and plays, including Shakespeare, engaging in critical interpretations and contextual explorations throughout.

You will be expected to come to lessons ready to discuss the texts and issues arising from them. Reading widely, listening to other people's ideas and contributing your own are excellent ways to learn. Be prepared to challenge and be challenged in a supportive and co-operative learning environment. You will need to develop good note-taking skills, to annotate your texts and to articulate your own point of view in light of other interpretations.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A qualification in English Literature is useful for a range of courses and careers, even if those paths do not involve Literature, as it demonstrates that you can think independently, research, write fluently, read widely and discuss in depth. The skills you learn whilst studying English will also stay with you throughout your life, whenever you read a book, see a film, hear a speech and will, of course, inform your writing.