The English Department follows the AQA Specification (A) for English Literature.

AS Literature

The course you will follow is centred on the study of World War One Literature.

The AS course emphasises wider reading and coursework, as well as the close study of poetry and drama. The course encourages students to develop interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, through reading widely, critically and independently, across centuries, genre and gender.

The AS course consists of two units and is assessed through 2 pieces of coursework and an exam.

You can download the specification from the AQA site.

Download a brief outline of the AS Literature Course for more details.

A2 Literature

The course you will follow is centred around theme of Love Through the Ages.

The A2 course consists of two units:

Unit 3        Wider Reading (Synoptic)
  Unit 3 Reading List

Unit 4        Extended Shakespeare Study (Coursework)
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