A-Level English Literature

The study of A-level English Literature allows us to explore some of life’s most complex topics: love, loss, loneliness, fear, and happiness.

In short, through the power of the written word, on this course you’ll take a deep dive into the strengths and frailties of the human condition.

Tap into a wealth of inspiration and creativity with A-level English Literature.

From Shakespeare to Wyatt, to Tennessee Williams and Margaret Atwood, you’ll critically examine a range of texts which sum up ‘Love Through the Ages’. You’ll become confident placing poems and novels into context, identifying historicist links, and comparing and contrasting characters, themes, and narrative voice.

Who should study A-Level English Literature?
This AQA A-level English Literature course is ideal for anyone who wishes to study English at university or to gain some of the skills most sought after by employers, like critical thinking, research and analysis, and creative expression.

As a distance learning A-Level English Literature course you can study online, at your own pace, and be assured of unlimited tutor support. Through clear, engaging course material and well-structured assignments over ten modules, you’ll feel prepared to sit and pass your exams.

Study A-Level English Literature with Oxbridge and you’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this AQA A-level English Literature course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge, you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK Exam Pass.
• Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free.

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Study Hours

The learning hours for this course are up to 300 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 24 months.

Study Method

Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

On average, students complete this course in 12 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

Official A-level English Literature exams

You will be required to complete the two standard written exams:

• 3 hours, 40% of marks
• 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of marks
• 1 coursework task, 20% of marks (see NEA below)

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own.

Assignments

During your A-level English Literature course, you’ll be required to complete the following:

• 1 introductory assignment
• 10 assignments

These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.

Non-exam assessment (NEA)

1 coursework task , 20% of marks
Part of the A-level assessment for the new specification is a non-exam assessment (NEA). This coursework is completed during your learning and sent to your exam centre for marking. You’ll be given more details once you’re enrolled.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this home learning A-level English Literature course, you will receive an A-Level in English Literature, issued by AQA. This syllabus (7712A) has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.

Additional Information

• Difficulty - A-Level
• Entry requirements - We strongly recommend that you have studied GCSE English Literature or the equivalent before starting this course.
• UCAS Points - 56

We strongly recommend that you have studied GCSE English Literature or the equivalent before starting this course.

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