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A-Level English Literature

Explore Great Literature

A-Level English Literature develops sophisticated analytical skills through the study of prose, poetry, and drama. Explores texts across different periods and genres.

Course Structure

AS & A2 Level Progression

A-Level courses span two years, with AS Level (Year 12) building foundations and A2 Level (Year 13) developing advanced understanding.

AS Level (Year 12)
40% of A-Level

Foundation units covered:

  • Drama & Poetry
  • Prose
A2 Level (Year 13)
60% of A-Level

Advanced units covered:

  • Literary Genre Study
  • Coursework (NEA)
Exam Board Support

All Major Exam Boards Covered

Our tutors are experts in the specific requirements of each exam board, ensuring you receive targeted preparation aligned with your exact specification.

AQAEdexcelOCRCIE

Assessment Structure

2 Written Papers
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA/Coursework)
Key Topics
  • Prose fiction analysis
  • Poetry interpretation
  • Drama study
  • Literary contexts
  • Critical theory
  • Comparative analysis
  • Independent study skills
University Pathways

Where This Subject Can Take You

A-Level English Literature opens doors to prestigious degree programs at Russell Group universities and beyond.

English LiteratureCreative WritingJournalismPublishingLawTeachingArts Administration
Our Approach

Expert English Literature Tutoring

Personalized 1:1 and small group sessions with experienced A-Level tutors who know what it takes to achieve A* grades.

Close reading workshops
Essay structure training
Text-specific guidance
Comparative essay skills
NEA development support
Contextual knowledge building
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Expert Advice

Study Tips for Success

Essential strategies from our experienced A-Level tutors to help you achieve top grades.

1

Read texts multiple times with different focuses

2

Annotate thoroughly and systematically

3

Learn critical perspectives and theories

4

Practice comparative analysis

5

Develop your own interpretations with evidence

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A-Level English Literature — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between AS and A2 in A-Level English Literature?
AS covers Drama & Poetry and Prose, worth 40% of A-Level of the full A-Level. A2 covers Literary Genre Study and Coursework (NEA), worth 60% of A-Level. A2 content assumes the AS material, which is why gaps left at AS tend to surface as A2 problems.
What does A-Level A-Level English Literature cover?
Across AS and A2 the course covers 4 units: Drama & Poetry, Prose, Literary Genre Study and Coursework (NEA).
How long does A-Level A-Level English Literature tutoring take?
It depends on where you are starting. Students working alongside school through the year usually take one session a week; students revising for a resit or repairing a specific module work in a shorter, more intensive block. A first session establishes which.