A Level English Literature Course
Ashbourne’s English Literature A level course teachers and students show genuine love and enthusiasm for the subject helping to make it one of our top performing courses.
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Ashbourne’s English Literature A level course teachers and students show genuine love and enthusiasm for the subject helping to make it one of our top performing courses.
Studying A level English literature feeds the imagination. It allows you to travel back in time, share the experiences of others, take on new perspectives, explore ideas, beliefs and values, challenge or discover your own and learn the literary skills to express yourself in original and creative ways through dialogue, argument, prose and poetry. The analytical, interpretative and discursive skills you develop by studying literature will also prove excellent preparation for university. A level English Literature is a highly regarded qualification by universities.
The English department at Ashbourne gave me a completely new perspective on literature and created safe spaces for ideas to be presented, explored and challenged, allowing for exciting literary discussions to take place. The teachers offered a broader and extra-curricular approach to Literature which greatly prepared me for my academic studies at university.
Kit
Ashbourne’s A level English Literature students cover a broad range of topics making for an extremely lively and engaging classroom environment and which have contributed towards our students sweeping up CIFE academic awards for Humanities. Students are encouraged to take part in an ongoing wider reading project, attend poetry readings and get involved in Ashbourne’s annual Revue to show their artistic talents.
Ashbourne’s superb location in the heart of London also makes it ideal for students who wish to enjoy the excellent variety of shows, events and exhibitions on offer as well as using the outstanding libraries and bookshops close by.
I am very indebted to not only my subject teachers but Ashbourne as a whole. It’s not just trying to get an A*, it helps you find a passion for English and getting strong grades without losing the love for the subject.
Andrew, A* English, Drama A* and History A, studying English Literature at Cambridge University
With your excellent communication skills, wily use of language and creative flair you could write a block buster novel, set up your own publishing house or online media platform, produce scripts for film, theatre and TV, perform gritty, hard-hitting poetry, go undercover in the world of etymology, teach speech, act on the fringe or hit broadway, create lyrics for pop stars, start a revolution, get on your soapbox, set up global campaigns and much more. Add business acumen and political nous and your career pathways could open even further.
English Literature is a highly regarded A level that can take students onto almost any course of study. It is an obvious choice for English degree courses but is also an excellent option for those considering arts and humanities subjects, languages, business and law.