Course code
MA018
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Intake
September only

Studying English Literature allows you to immerse yourself in different worlds and learn about different societies throughout history and across the world.

The topics studied on this course are:

  • Gothic Literature – Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Gray and short extracts
  • Drama and poetry pre-1900 – The Duchess of Malfi and selected poetry by Christina Rossetti
  • Literature post-1900 (coursework) – A Streetcar Named Desire, Atonement and selected poetry by Carol Ann Duffy
  • Shakespeare – The Tempest

Assessment is 80% exam and 20% coursework.

A Level English can lead to a variety of careers including:

  • Journalism
  • Speech Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Law
  • Education 
  • Marketing

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level English Literature: Grade 9-5 English Language

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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