English Literature

Course Information

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English Literature gives you the opportunity to read widely and be creative in all the major literary genres: poetry, prose and drama. It also enables you to develop knowledge and understanding of the key ideas in literature, as well as helping to sharpen your communication skills.

What will I study?

• Modern novels and plays like ‘the Lonely Londoners’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’.
• Classic texts like the poems of Christina Rossetti and Shakespeare’s plays.
• Independent writing and research skills, helping you to develop your own research project and coursework.

What makes English Language & Literature at #H6 different?

• You gain work experience opportunities in publishing and journalism.
• You go on trips around London, including museums and theatres to see the plays we study.
• You have ‘College Talks’ from university lecturers and experts in English.
• You attend residential trips to study the backgrounds of texts and writers
• You attend University workshops with working writers in multiple fields

How will I be assessed?

The first year of the A-Level is assessed through:

• Two written examinations (50% each)

The second year of the A-Level course is assessed through:

• Two written examinations (40% each)
• One piece of coursework (20%)

Your teacher will provide on-going feedback throughout the duration of the course.

Entry Requirements

Our Tutors

Our teachers have extensive experience in delivering the exciting content of English Language and Literature and in equipping students with the required skills to become critical thinkers and successful writers. The high standards maintained by our teachers enable our students to have a wide choice of careers. Our teachers will guide you through your journey, both academically and in terms of personal development. Our teachers are your teachers.

Our students

Our students are reflective, intelligent, outspoken, ambitious and passionate. During their time at H6, our students blossom into the people they aspire to be, into tomorrow’s pillars of society. While some of our students progress onto English Degrees and related careers, some progress onto Dentistry, Law, Journalism and teaching. Our students are you.

Your Future

While studying at H6, our students get the opportunity to take part in events in the local community and beyond, as well as take part in work experience. You will be provided with a purposeful, learner focussed experience which will enable you to become the individual and professional you want to be. Your future is our priority.

Future Careers

Progression routes

English is useful for any route you decide to take after college but specifically related to work or study in English, journalism, creative writing, publishing, media, theatre, copywriting and marketing.