Cambridge A level English Literature

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Cambridge A Level English Literature

Overview

The Cambridge A level English Literature course will teach students to confidently approach the analysis of texts from a range of different genres, eras and cultures.

Analytical skills are central to this subject, and students will learn how to identify key literary and linguistic features while also learning to incorporate critical viewpoints into their essays.

How our courses work

Syllabus and exams

The course prepares students for the Cambridge A level English Literature Syllabus 9695.

Exams take place in March (India & Romania only), June and November.

Benefits

Taking the Cambridge A level English Literature course enables learners to:

Develop their reading skills and ability to analyse texts.
Study an eclectic mix of texts from various periods and cultures.
Produce sound arguments and develop informed opinions using evidence to back it up.
Work independently through online study.

Course Advice

We would recommend that students have achieved at least the following grades at IGCSE (or equivalent level):

English Literature (B or 6), First Language English (C or 4) and Maths (C or 4).
The recommended IELTS equivalent is IELTS 7.0/7.5.

Our AS course will take approximately 250 hours of study. Our full A level course will take appropriately 500 hours of study. Both AS and A level courses will require extra time for preparation of the assignments and revision at the end of the course.