A-Level English Literature including exams

A-Level English Literature including exams

This course at a glance

• Immerse yourself in an exciting world of drama, poetry and prose
• Unlock new career opportunities and access to university
• Develop advanced communication and analytical skills
• All content follows the AQA course specification
• This course includes both course material and AQA exams
• Gain crucial UCAS points for university entry

Studying your A Level

A Level English Literature encourages students to explore the deeper meanings behind the written form.

Embarking on this course will challenge you to examine texts within a shared context. You will be introduced to the concept that no text exists in isolation, rather, it is the product of the time in which it was produced.

The course explores relationships that exist between texts and the contexts within which they are written, received and understood. The A Level enables you to investigate texts, drawing out patterns using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives.

During your studies, you will examine the writings of Shakespeare, World War I and literature from 1945 onwards.

A Level English Literature will help you analyse and compare poetry, prose and drama. This will provide you with a fascinating overview of English Literature’s rich history and context.

This course will equip you with advanced communication and research skills that will support you at degree level.

Upon completion of A Level English Literature, you will be ready to sit AQA’s official A Level English Literature exam.

Exams will take place at an official exam centre in May/June. Exam bookings will be made each January for the following May/June by one of our higher education team. Exam location will depend on which centres are open. The team member arranging the exam for each student will always recommend the centre closest to the address of the learner.

This course bundle includes everything you need to gain your A Level English Literature, including a mock exam paper and the exams themselves.

The exams will cover literary genres and texts. You will also have a non-exam assessment of theory and independence.

Getting Started

learndirect is a leading UK distance learning institution, which means we take a person-centred approach to learning. We provide the tools to learn and you do the rest.

This means no physical classes or prohibitive timetables. You can study when you will be at your most productive, in an environment you will be most comfortable in.

You still get the academic support from your dedicated tutor. They will provide advice, guidance and feedback on your assignments. This allows you to progress in a structured, positive way.

You can start learning from the moment you enrol with us. We don’t have term times, just an online portal with all your course material ready and waiting. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June.

That means you can get your A Level in English Literature as quickly as you choose.

Pursuing your career

An A Level in English Literature can allow you to go on to study English subjects at university. However, your desired university will have entry requirements so be sure to check the grade required in this and associated subjects.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Modules

4.1 Literary genres

4.2 Texts and genres

4.3 Theory and independence

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.

Assessment requirements

The assessment consists of written exams

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Coursework is required for this qualification.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of each unit you will find an end of unit assignment. This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each unit you’ll be ready to take your exams.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country: Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, St Neots Cambridgeshire,  High Wycombe, Taunton, Wimbledon and Belfast. All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

At the end of this course, if you decide to take an exam, after passing you’ll have gained an A-Level in English Language, which can enable you to go on to further and higher education programmes and can also help give you access to some universities.

Frequently Asked Questions