Fast Track English Literature A-level – LearnOnline Self-study

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in English Literature.

The most important part of your online A level English Literature LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level English Literature in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 18 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level English Literature course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Paper 1: Love through the ages

Questions

• Section A: Shakespeare (Othello): one passage-based question with linked essay (25 marks)
• Section B: Unseen poetry: compulsory essay question on two unseen poems (25 marks)
• Section 3: Comparing texts (Jane Eyre): one essay question linking two texts (25 marks) – open book in this section only

75 marks
3 hours – written paper
40% of A level

Paper 2: Texts shared in contexts (Option 1: WW1 and its consequences OR Option 2: Drama as core)

• Section A: Set texts: One essay question on set text (25 marks)
• Section B: Contextual linking
  • one compulsory question on an unseen extract (25 marks)
  • one essay question linking two texts (25 marks)

All open book: Journey’s End, Life Class and War Poems of Wilfred Owen

75 marks
2 hours 30 minutes – written paper
40% of A level

Non-exam assessment: Texts across time

• Comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900.
• One extended essay (2,500 words) and a bibliography

50 marks
Non exam assessment
20% of A level

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams. Exams are not included in the course fees.