Exam Board
Edexcel
Will the course suit me?
English A Level requires a good level of competency in writing and a genuine enjoyment of reading range of literary forms (prose, drama and poetry); you should enjoy film and theatre too. In addition, you should have a strong desire to discuss your ideas with peers, defending your position with textual examples and developing your critical thinking. Studying literature not only enhances one’s capacity inference, but develops critical empathy, an increasingly vital kills in our globalised and connected world.
Benefits of the Course
It will allow you to read a range of poetry, prose and drama from throughout history, which develops your appreciation of a wide range of literature from different periods, in different styles, genres and contexts. You will develop your ability to analyse and to think critically, which in turn improves confidence and communication skills as the course will develop oral and written powers of expression. Students also gain an ability to link abstract ideas and concepts to real world situations and the ability to compare and contrast text, and analyse them in detail. English literature combines well with History, Ancient History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Politics, Modern Foreign Languages and Theatre Studies.
Outside the Classroom
Future Opportunities
Apart from reading English at university, the course prepares you for myriad other subjects at university and careers in law, journalism, media, sports journalism, film and tv, politics, website creation, computer game design, teaching, civil service, management, retail, events ,management, social work, administration, publishing, public relations, marketing, librarianships, hospitality etc.
Course Description
If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Matthew Taylor
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