English Literature in the Sixth Form
A level and IB
These courses are ideal for any students who enjoy reading literature and going to the theatre. Students will learn the skills of interpretation of poetry, prose and drama and the skills of analysing and evaluating differing interpretations. Close reading of texts is central to this course, but literature will be studied in context. The relationships between texts, and the relationships between texts and the worlds in which they were written and are read today, will now be more important than studying texts in isolation. The IB course will include the study of some literature in translation. Some of the assessment for this group will include oral presentations as well as coursework and examination.
English can combine with any A level subject to provide a solid entry base for most university courses - both Arts and Sciences. This is because successful English candidates will have demonstrated the ability to express themselves with clarity and perception whilst analysing complex texts.
English is a very popular subject at university. Graduates proceed to professions such as law, journalism, accountancy, business management, politics, media and teaching.
