A Level English Literature

While you avidly read a new book, do you ask yourself, what else has this author written?

Do you ever wonder what were the ideas of the period that made the writer think this way? What did reviewers think of this book when it was first published? If so, English Literature is a course you will enjoy.

Examined Topics 

During your study of English Literature, you will explore eight texts, while being encouraged to read independently, widely and in-depth. We will cover all three genres: Poetry, Drama and Prose across a range of periods and will include a selection of contemporary Poetry written since the year 2,000, the romantic John Keats, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and the thematic exploration of either ‘Science and Society’ or ‘Women and Society’ in the novel. Coursework forms part of this A level course and the theme is Belonging.

Creative Writing

The English Literature course does not include creative writing. If you would like to be writing creatively, then take a look at our other English courses or Film Studies course.

“English at Hills has given me the freedom to read more and read better, to meet like-minded, interesting people and to be taught by passionate teachers.” MARINA, English Literature student.