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English Literature A Level

Course Code

Course Type

A Level Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Cadbury College

Start Date

1 September, 2025

During the English Literature A Level you will explore how authors view and write about the world. If you enjoy reading, this course offers the opportunity to develop your interests and analytical skills. You will experience social and protest writing plus a range of teaching and learning methods, combined with visits to the theatre.

You will study novels (including the modern novel) plays (including Shakespeare) and poetry.

Modules:

Year 1:

You will study the theme of Love Through the Ages. Our texts are F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure and a selection of pre-1900 poetry. You will also work towards an unseen prose analysis task.

Year 2:

You will continue to study your first year texts, adding Kathryn Stockett’s The Help, Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and selected poems of Seamus Heaney. You will also be asked to compare two unseen poems.

You will also complete a 2500 word coursework essay, comparing two texts of your choice on a chosen theme.

To study an A Level students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English with at least two at a grade 6. For English Literature, you will also need to achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and 5 in Literature and a grade 6 in an essay-based subject.

Students on this course have been to theatre visits such as Shakespeare’s Globe in London, literary workshops e.g. with the Royal Shakespeare Company and have heard from visiting speakers e.g. from Birmingham University.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.
Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.
Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.
Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.
Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

Assessment is via two exams at the end of Year 2 (each worth 40%) and an NEA (coursework) assignment worth 20%.

An English qualification is good preparation for a wide range of higher education courses and careers including law, marketing, business, teaching, publishing and work in the media.

Course Details

Exam Board

AQA

Qualification

Level 3

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