A Level English Literature (601/5046/4)
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Overview
If you love literature and dream of exploring classic and contemporary works, our A Level in English Literature is ideal for you. From Shakespeare’s plays to the poetry of T.S. Eliot and novels by Mary Shelley and Emily Brontë, this course will enhance your ability to interpret and critique renowned literary works.
Whether you want to become a librarian, a teacher, or simply enrich your appreciation of literature, this A Level offers a solid foundation in analytical and written skills. Designed for home study, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your lifestyle.
Our distance learning course includes the same comprehensive materials and assessments as its college counterpart. With dedicated tutor support, you’ll be fully prepared for your exams. Completing this course earns you up to 56 UCAS points, boosting your university applications and career opportunities.
Explore the worlds of Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, T.S. Eliot, and more, and take the first step towards your literary ambitions.
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About This Course
From exploring the classical prose of Shakespeare and his comedies, to analysing the works of Oscar Wilde, William Sieghart, T.S. Eliot, Mary Shelley and Emily Bronte; our A Level in English Literature can teach you how to successfully interpret these popular pieces of work and create convincing arguments about why they were written the way they were.
Whether your interest stems from a love of reading or you hope to become a librarian or a teacher; the skills you’ll acquire on this A Level can form the perfect foundation for developing your written and analytical skills. In fact, our distance learning course is perfect for anyone who has got a passion for writing, as beyond analysing the environment/issues that may have influenced their style; it will also help to improve your own writing abilities.
Qualification Title: A Level English Literature
Qualification Number: 601/5046/4
UCAS Points: Up to 56
Course Units
Component 1: Drama
- Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
- Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology- Comedy by William Shakespeare
Component 2: Prose
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Component 3: Poetry
- T.S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009)
- William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015)
Coursework Component:
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
- The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter
Assessment
To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
You are required to complete three standard written exams:
- Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, 30% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
- Paper 2: 1 hour and 15 minutes, 20% of total qualification – May/Jun 2025
- Paper 3: 2 hours and 15 minutes, 30% of total qualification – May/Jun 2025
(all dates are subject to change)
There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).
Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).
Requirements
There is no entry requirement for A Level English Literature.
Assessment
You will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
Exams
You are required to complete 3 written exams:
- Paper 1: 2 hr written exam, 30% of total marks – 24 May 2024
- Paper 2: 1 hr 15 min, 20% of total qualification – 5 June 2024
- Paper 3: 2 hr 15 min, 30% of total qualification – 14 June 2024
(dates are subject to change)
Exam Fees
There is a separate fee for the exams paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book them when you are ready.
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