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STUDENT VOICE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
A Level
Why study English Literature?
If you are interested in the techniques employed by
authors to create characters and situations and how
texts reflect our lives and relationships, then this course
is for you. You will read, study and enjoy modern novels
and plays, some 19th century texts, some Shakespeare
and review a wide range of writing. Additionally, we will
discuss texts in performance, how they work on stage
and screen and not least in imagination.
What's covered?
Holly Hargreaves
Sharples School
A Level English Literature, History, Sociology
and Honours Programme with EPQ
Enrichment: Women into Leadership, Security
and Intelligence Project, Student Ambassador
“I wanted to study at The Sixth Form because of the
Honours Programme and I also liked the close-knit
community. The teachers are all enthusiastic about
the subjects they teach which makes learning here
enjoyable. History and English Literature have been
my favourite subjects to study, they are fascinating
and the content continues to get more and more
interesting as you progress. I now plan on studying
English Literature and History at York St John
University.”
The course is designed to give you the opportunity to
enjoy a wide variety of novels, poems and plays and
study a range of traditional and modern texts of different
styles and periods.
Future Opportunities
Both universities and employers value and respect an
A Level in English Literature. Former students have
progressed to humanities courses at university and
careers in journalism, law, teaching and lecturing. A
high-level command of English is a required skill in many
career pathways.