Subject Information

Whether you love fiction, autobiographies, poems, plays, newspapers or creative writing, English Language & Literature is the subject for anyone who loves stories. You’ll discover how Language & Literature has been used to challenge social, historical & political stances.

What will I study?

There are five parts to A-Level Language and Literature. You will study:

• Remembered Places – Paris Collection
• Imagined Worlds – The Handmaid’s Tale 
• Poetic Voices – Carol Ann Duffy
• Society – The Great Gatsby
• Dramatic Encounters – Othello

What can I do with A-Level English Language and Literature?

An A-Level in English is highly valued by employers and universities, as it develops creative thinkers with excellent evaluative, argumentative, and analytical skills. People who study English enjoy a wide spectrum of university and career options in the future, including Journalism, Media, English, Theatre and Drama, Speech and Language Therapy, Forensics, Marketing, Public Relations, Law, and many more.

Entry Requirements

You will need to get a Grade 5+ in both English Language and English Literature. 

Course Specification

AQA English Language & Literature

English Language and Literature A-Level Curriculum