English Literature- A Level at Brompton Academy

Applications Open: Thursday 13th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

How to apply:

Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com

External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry requirements:

Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.

Overall entry requirements:

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics

Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics

Subject entry requirements:

Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.

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Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this. Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet. The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.

Students have the opportunity to study a broad and diverse range of literary texts, developing a deeper appreciation of literature across time. From Shakespeare’s Othello to modern works such as The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, students explore drama, prose, and poetry while engaging with critical interpretations and examining texts within their historical and social contexts.

The course includes the study of key texts such as A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, poetry by Christina Rossetti, and contemporary poems from the Poems of the Decade anthology, featuring writers like Patience Agbabi and Simon Armitage. Assessment is through three written examinations—covering drama, prose, and poetry—making up 80% of the final grade, alongside one coursework essay of approximately 2,500 words, contributing the remaining 20%. Grades are awarded from A* to E with UCAS points ranging from 16 to 56. This qualification supports entry into higher education and a wide range of careers.

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including mathematics and grade 7 in English Literature

It is particularly valuable for pathways in journalism, broadcasting, law, teaching, publishing, marketing, and other roles requiring strong analytical and communication skills.