1. A level English Literature
Why study for an A Level in
English Literature?
2. Why study for an A Level in English
Literature?
• It is challenging and fun!
• It is one of the most respected A levels.
• It is recognised as one of the most effective A
levels in preparing students for university.
• It is recognised as one of the most effective A
levels in preparing you for a career in business
and many of the professions.
3. Here are some comments from current
A level English Literature students
I love studying English Literature at A level
because…
• It makes me think in creative ways.
• Analysing texts in class inspires and change my
way of thinking as an aspiring female writer.
• It changes my views on society, ways of living
and life in general.
• It cover so many different areas, feeding into
your studies in other subjects.
• It feeds your creativity.
4. Here are some comments from current
A level English Literature students
You should study English Literature at A level
because…
• It makes you more analytical.
• You can understand different styles of writing
from different historical periods.
• You can learn to explore different critical
perspectives such as feminism and Marxism.
• It improves you literary skills which you can use
across all other subjects.
• It prepares you for university.
5. Here are some comments from some slightly older A
level English Literature students…. Your teachers!
You should do English Literature at A level
because….
• It is an opportunity to discuss great poetry.
• You will learn how to write at length.
• It teaches you to think!
• It prepares you for life and helps you to think
critically about the world.
• You can explore different cultures and ways of
thinking across different times.
• You learn to think and work independently.
6. Here are some comments from some slightly older A
level English Literature students…. Your teachers!
I loved studying English Literature A level because…
• Of the breadth and depth of the texts, stories and
ideas I discovered.
• The discussion of ideas in a more interactive way
• Different approach to GCSEs.
• Challenging texts which you could study in depth.
• I loved relating texts to social and political issues.
• It helped with every other subject.
• I could talk and talk and talk about what I had read
and what I thought.
7. Are you suitable for the course?
• Do you like to analyse texts?
• Do you enjoy reading?
• Do you like contributing to discussions?
• Can you read independently?
8. The A Level English Literature
qualification is based on:
Exams which includes
questions on poetry and
prose texts 1800 to 1945
9. The A Level English
Literature qualification is
based on:
Coursework consisting of a piece of
close, critical analysis of a small
section of text
Coursework consisting of an essay on
linked texts post 1900
