AS/A Level English Literature Course
Exam board: WJEC
AS Level: 2720QS – A level: 1720QS
The course covers a varied range of Prose, Poetry and Drama, both historic and modern, from Shakespeare and Blake to Hardy and Miller. The course best suits those who possess inquiring minds and capacity for critical thinking as well as a willingness to ‘read around’ the texts. It is a challenging course but one that will enrich the learning experience of those who follow it.
As learners progress through the two year course, their studies will be extended in breadth and depth, developing and enhancing learners’ techniques of analysis, evaluation and comparison of literary texts in the context of a wider range of texts of cultural and literary significance.
The specification requires learners to show knowledge and understanding of the significance of:
- the ways in which writers use and adapt language, form and structure in texts
- the interpretation of texts by different readers, including over time
- how texts relate to one another and to literary traditions, movements and genres
- the cultural and contextual influences on readers and writers
Curriculum
AS Units
Unit 1: Prose and Drama (closed-book)
Written examination: 2 hours
This is a closed-book examination. Candidates are not permitted to take copies of the texts into the examination.
- Section A: Prose fiction pre-1900
- Section B: Drama
Unit 2 Poetry Post-1900 (open-book, clean copy) Written examination: 2 hours
- Section A: Critical analysis
- Section B: Poetry comparison
A2 Units
Unit 3: Poetry pre-1900 and Unseen Poetry (open-book) Written examination: 2 hours
- Section A: Poetry pre-1900
- Section B: Unseen poetry
Unit 4: Shakespeare (closed-book) Written examination: 2 hours
Unit 5: Prose Study Non-exam assessment: 2500-3500 word assignment
Assessment
This is a unitised specification which allows for an element of staged assessment
- AS Unit 1 Prose and Drama 2720U1
- AS Unit 2 Poetry Post-1900 2720U2
- A2 Unit 3 Poetry Pre-1900 and Unseen Poetry 1720U3
- A2 Unit 4 Shakespeare 1720U4
- A2 Unit 5 Prose Study 1720U5
- AS Qualification cash-in 2720QS
- A level Qualification cash-in 1720Q
Access Arrangements
Access Arrangements allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment.
For example, readers, scribes and Braille question papers. In this way, Awarding Bodies will comply with the duty of the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’.
We can arrange access arrangements and assess you with our special assessor. The deadline for application to the exam board is the February of the year the learner sits the exams.
To find out more about exam access arrangements click here
FAQs
We offer a range of study options, we are flexible, offer tutor support, and
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We are registered with Estyn, our aims to give each student a complete education in which they achieve their academic potential and grow as an individual.
As well as studying with us, you can sit your exams with us too.
The regular A level courses commence in September and an intake in January, these courses are designed to be taught in a classroom environment / online and follow a structured curriculum with a fixed schedule of classes, assessments and exams.
Distance Learning online courses can be started at any time throughout the year, and students can work at their own pace and in their own time.
You’ll sit the same A level exams at the same time as all the other students in the UK, and you’ll receive the same results, transcript and qualification.
You’re a level course will be accepted by colleges, universities and employers worldwide.
Yes! You can, if you are looking to improve your grade in your GCSEs, whilst studying A levels with us!
You can study A level courses through a range of study options; our blended learning which consists of online live classes and pre-recorded and in person teaching in class. The other option is only online live classes or Distance learning course.
Students normally study 4 AS subject in Year 12 and continue with the 3 subjects of their course in Year 2 to complete the A level.
If you are studying a distance learning course, we can assess you through the year through a range of assessments.
How will I be supported?
- We offer subject support tutorials every month
- 1:1 support from your subject tutor, online or by email
- 24/7 access to the your online learning platform
- Interactive online learning broken down into easy-to-follow units
- Practice tests and mock exams marked by your tutor
- Friendly student services team, so you’re never more than a message or phone call away from a helping hand
Distance Learning is a self-study course that you work through at your own pace using our Online course materials; a wide range of online resources, access to our Google classroom and tutor support when you need it.
Of course, you can study this course part time, making sure you have mentioned in your enrolment.
A level’s are usually a two year course, studying this in one year, would be an intensive course. You may be able to complete the course in one year as an intensive course; you need to show a strong understanding of the subject.
You have the option to join Year 13 and repeat the year and complete your course in one year.
We offer A levels – part time in the evenings to adult learners.
You have 2 options – Online live classes in the evening, Online Distance learning course.
You will have full tutor support in both options.
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We also help you prepare for you interviews.
We offer interest-free payment plans, you can pay monthly, termly or annually.
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