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Course code
MA018
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 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.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
