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English Literature
Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
Overview
English literature examines a range of literary texts of different genres, periods and contexts. Studying this A-Level will encourage you to develop your interest and enjoyment of the written word. You will gain an understanding of the traditions of literature, make informed opinions and judgements on literary texts and develop your knowledge of cultural and historical influences on text. By reading widely, and critically, across centuries, gender and genre, you will develop as an independent reader and critic.
Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.
For applicants who are at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and who have recently been in education to key stage 4, must have one of the following:
Applicants wishing to study 3 A-Levels must have achieved 5 GCSEs at Grade C. It is desirable that these should include GCSE English Language Grade B or above, GCSE English Literature Grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above.
Applicants wishing to study 4 A-Levels must have achieved 6 GCSEs at Grade B. It is essential that these include GCSE English Language Grade B, GCSE English Literature Grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above.
BTEC First Diploma or Certificate or equivalent at Merit or above (with an overall qualification profile equivalent to 20 points or above)
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 14 points (of which 4 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017, 4 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.
Attendance at IPEAS or GPEAS is essential in the selection of candidates in all courses.
It is desirable that students have attained a GCSE at grade B or above in the subject they wish to study for A Level.
Applicants wishing to study an A-Level in English Literature must have obtained GCSE English Language grade B or above or GCSE English Literature grade C or above.
AS Content
Assessment
Weighting
Unit 1: The Study of Poetry 1900 – Present and Drama 1900 – Present
External written exam 2 hours
60% of AS 24% of A-Level
Unit 2: The Study of Prose pre 1900s
External written exam 1 hour
40% of AS 16% of A-Level
A2 Content
Assessment
Weighting
Unit 1: Shakespearean Genres
External written exam 1 hour 30 minutes
20% of A-Level
Unit 2: The Study of Poetry Pre 1900 and Unseen Poetry
Combination of external examination and coursework as outlined in the section above.
An A-Level in English Literature will offer a route to university to study at degree level in English Literature, Politics, Media and Communication, Journalism or alternatively, SRC’s higher education provision, including the Associate Bachelor’s Degree in English & History.
The skills taught on this course will equip you with the knowledge necessary for a working life in teaching, publishing, media, social work, law and public sector (defence, education or social security).