Students will develop their knowledge of literature through study of a range of literary eras and genres. They will develop their analytical skills and be encouraged to give considered personal responses.  At AS level students will study both classic and modern prose and poetry leading to assessment by a written, open-book, examination. They will also produce a portfolio of two pieces of coursework based on study of two drama texts from the tragedy genre, one of which will be a Shakespeare play.  At A2 level students will develop knowledge and ideas on the significance of genre through focus on either Gothic or Pastoral literature. This will be assessed by a written examination. They will also undertake independent study based on comparative study of two related texts and a pre-released anthology of critical material. They will be expected to produce a portfolio of two pieces of written coursework in response to this study.

Entry qualifications

A grade C at GCSE English or English Literature is required.