16-18
A-Level English Literature
Level 3
7 Sep 2026
Newham Sixth Form Centre
A-Level English Literature
Study Mode
Full Time
Level
3
Duration
2 Years
Subject
Suitable for
16-18
Location
Newham Sixth Form Centre
Course content
English Literature explores how writers use language to express ideas, emotions and human experience. From Shakespeare to modern fiction, poetry and drama, this course examines key themes such as love, conflict, identity and society, while analysing the cultural and historical influences on texts and their readers.
Key topics include:
- Analysis of literary and dramatic techniques across genres
- Thematic study of prose through paired texts
- In-depth exploration of poetic style and form within specific movements
You will:
- Study Shakespeare’s Othello and the modern tragedy A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
- Compare and interpret thematically linked prose and contextual influences
- Analyse unseen poetry and explore contemporary poetic voices
- Develop critical and comparative writing skills for advanced literary study
Curriculum
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Entry Requirements
- GCSE profile: Minimum of 5 GCSEs with an average grade of 5 or above.
- Subject-specific grades: English Language at grade 5, English Literature at grade 5, and Mathematics at grade 4.
- Suitability: Ideal for students who enjoy reading, analysing texts and exploring literature across periods and genres.