About the course…
Do you have a passion for reading plays, poems and novels? Do you enjoy reading widely and exploring the way that writers conjure meaning and feeling, place and atmosphere, character and plot? If so, English Literature is an ideal subject for you.
Novels, poetry and drama are at the heart of this course, offering a wonderful opportunity to delve into classics such as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Shakespeare’s King Lear and strikingly modern drama and poetry such as Lucy Prebble’s Enron and Carol Ann Duffy’s Mean Time.
You will also get the opportunity to pursue your own literary interests in choosing two novels for your second year extended comparative essay. The independent research, reading and writing required for this piece of work will equip you well for study at university level.
Why study with us…
- Take part in a range of exciting trips, previous visits have included Cambridge, the V&A museum for a viewing of Prebble’s Enron, and the Fitzwilliam Museum exploring William Blake’s Universe through his writing, paintings, drawings and prints.
- Work alongside journalists and arts festival organisers reporting on and representing the First Light Festival.
- Meet visiting academics from prestigious universities and organisations such as the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the National Centre for Writing.
Where English Literature can take you…
English Literature is the perfect A Level to study if you want to pursue a degree in English Literature, either as a single subject, or combined with creative writing, linguistics or journalism.
Previous students have progressed to Cambridge University, Durham, York, UCL, Kings and many more.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study
- Grade 5s in GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language
- All course texts are available from the English Department or LRC on long term loan – you may wish to buy your own copies
