A Level English Literature

Course Overview
Shakespeare, Keats, Austen - all literary greats that you can discover on the 'A' Level English Literature course.This home study course will give you the chance to read and interpret a wide range of imaginative works including the classics 'Howard's End', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Pride and Prejudice'. By doing so you'll get to explore a variety of genres and literary periods and also acquire a set of analytical skills to use throughout your life - you'll also really enhance your enjoyment of literature.

And you never know, the course may even inspire you to become the next literary great!

There is no deadline for enrolment so you can start your course at any time.

Key Topics
'Translations' by Friel
'Selected Poems' by Keats
'Emma' by Austen
'Much Ado About Nothing' by Shakespeare
'Howards End' by Forster
'The Whitsun Weddings' by Larkin
'The Way of the World' by Congreve
'Pride & Prejudice' by Austen

Pre-requisites
Although GCSE English/English Literature are not required, they are recommended. If you have not yet completed these courses, then why not enrol in either the ICS-GCSE English Literature or ICS-GCSE English course today and get the qualifications you need to go on and succeed with your 'A' Levels?

Study Time
200 hours approx.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your exams*, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. As exams are held in various parts of the UK, you shouldn't have to travel too far to sit them.

If you're based outside of the UK, it may be possible to sit your exam through your local British Council, depending on your location. If you have any questions at any time about arranging your exams, the ICS Student Advisers will be pleased to help.

Exams take place in January and June with the exam enrolment deadlines being mid August and January respectively.

*Exam fees not included in course fee. 

What our students say
"I studied two A' levels with ICS to help me get to university - it was convenientfor me because my school didn't offer courses I wanted to do and I'm not tied down to a rigid way of studying. The textbooks were easy to find, and the coursework is very self-explanatory." Leon Williams

Key Jobs
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career, studying A Level will help make these choices available to you in the future.

Further Reading
You will need the 8 Essential Texts and you should also have a good dictionary.

Distance Learning A Level English Literature Course
A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain A Level English Literature. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level English Literature is a flexible and convenient course which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level English Literature exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level English Literature course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

With the distance learning A Level English Literature course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, a team of student advisors are only a phone call away.

There is a wide range of distance learning A Level courses to choose from at Learning at Home, each allowing you to study for an A Level at your convenience.