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A Level English Literature

OSC1285 / OSC1305 / OSC1495

Study this A Level English Literature course from home and earn up to 56 UCAS points. We have a 97% pass rate** with our A Levels!

Course duration

Up to two years.

Course outcome

A Level English Literature qualification from Edexcel.

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have at least a grade 5/B in GCSE English Literature, however this is not essential.

Assessment

Three paper-based exams and one piece of coursework.

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Course code: OSC1495

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Course overview

  • Gain an official A Level English Literature qualification from Edexcel.
  • Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
  • Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
  • No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
  • Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
  • Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
  • Choose to include exams and save up to £400*

When studying this A Level English Literature course, you’ll develop your understanding of Shakespeare’s works, pre-1900 prose fiction texts, and post-2000 poetry, and much more! You’ll improve your written communication and analytical thinking skills, while also learning how to build a compelling argument.

Depending on the route you wish to take after you studies, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level Classical Civilisation, A Level Religious Studies, and A Level History.

A Level English Literature via distance learning

This A Level English Literature course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course content

Qualification code: 9ET0

  • Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
  • The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
  • Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology - Comedy by William Shakespeare

  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
  • The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

  • T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009) ISBN 9780571247059 (This is the 80th Anniversary Edition in an attractive hardcover.)
  • William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015) ISBN 978-0571325405

  • Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
  • The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

Exam details

  • Type: coursework
  • Comparative study of two texts: Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber – one 2500 word extended essay and a bibliography
  • Weighting: 20% of total
  • Total marks: 50

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Weighting: 30% of total
  • Total marks: 60
  • Assessed: component 1
  • Assessment format: two essay questions

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Weighting: 20% of total
  • Total marks: 40
  • Assessed: component 2
  • Assessment format: one comparative essay question

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Weighting: 30% of total
  • Total marks: 60
  • Assessed: component 3
  • Assessment format: two questions

Extra information

You will have two years to complete your A Level English Literature course.

The only deadlines involved in studying this course are concerning the A Level exam and coursework timetables. Please see the exams and assessments section for more information on this.

To achieve your A Level English Literature qualification, you must complete the exams and coursework required. There are three written exams and a piece of coursework you need to complete for this course which will cover the topics studied on this course. A breakdown of the exam papers and coursework can be found in the following section.

When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.

Choosing to add the exams package

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. Please note that the A Level exam timetable typically takes place during May and June each year. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board – cut-off dates apply.

Please note, our A Level exam centre locations for this course are as follows:

  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • Doncaster
  • Bolton
  • Wimbledon
  • Taunton
  • St Neots, Cambridgeshire
  • High Wycombe
  • Romford

The course-only option

If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you. In this instance, you are advised to contact Pearson Edexcel exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

  • Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
  • Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Upon successful completion of your exams and coursework, you will be awarded an A Level English Literature qualification issued by Edexcel. You will also receive UCAS points relevant to the grade you achieved to support your university application.

Degrees this subject could lead to

This A Level English Literature course is perfect for anyone thinking of studying a degree in English literature, journalism, playwriting, and education.

Future career options

You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills during your studies that will come in useful for future careers in:

  • Marketing
  • Public relations
  • Teaching
  • Editing
  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting

The final grade you achieve in your A Level will be translated into UCAS points. Based on your grade, you will be awarded up to 56 points per A Level which can then be added together to reach the UCAS points you need to be accepted by your chosen university.

To help you achieve the best possible grade from home, we recommend that you complete the tutor-marked assessments included in your course materials. These are designed to provide you with detailed feedback to help you fine-tune your technique before you sit your exam. Completing your tutor-marked assessments will also help your tutor to provide you with a predicted grade if this is required for your UCAS application.

To find out more about Open Study College, the A Levels we offer and how they work, download our A Level prospectus.

FAQs

Yes, you will study the same course, take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

We recommend that you have a minimum of a grade 5 (equivalent to grade B) in GCSE English Literature, and be a competent reader to enrol on this course.

When you enrol on this A Level course with OSC, you will receive:

  • Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
  • Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
  • Course materials with learning activities.
  • Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
  • A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
  • A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
  • A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
  • A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
  • If you choose to add exams to your enrolment with an A Level package, then your exam and coursework marking fees will be included. We will also handle the booking on your behalf. Otherwise, we can refer you to one of our partner exam centres located throughout the UK so you can book your exam yourself.

* Not included with the online study option

Yes, you will be required to purchase additional reading to support the study components that form this course. A full reading list will be displayed in your course materials.

Yes, in order to achieve your A Level qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board, as well as the set coursework. A Level exams take place during the summer exam period which typically falls in May and June each year.

You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.

Please note: if you add on exams, you will need to sit them at one of the following examination centres:

  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • Doncaster
  • Bolton
  • Wimbledon
  • Taunton
  • St Neots, Cambridgeshire
  • High Wycombe
  • Romford

If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your A Level, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready. You may also want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course.

You are still able to study our A Level courses abroad, however, you must sit your exams within the UK at an official exam centre.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.

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