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A-Level English Literature
A-Level English Literature Courses | Edexcel
Our Online A-Level English Literature course aims to encourage students to understand how narrative works, to look at genre and to learn about critical approaches to texts. The course also considers different types of critical approach and how texts can reflect cultural meanings. Furthermore, students will deepen their understanding of the changing traditions of literature in English.
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A-Level English Literature
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Entry Requirements
Course Topics
This course will teach you the Edexcel A-Level English Literature syllabus (9ET0). You'll study 4 units:
- Component 1 - Drama
- Component 2 - Prose
- Component 3 - Poetry
- Coursework
For a full breakdown of course content, download the A-Level English Literature Brochure.
How You Will Study
All of your lessons and assessments are available on CloudPort - our Moodle-based learning environment (Moodle VLEs are used by most colleges and universities in the UK).
Start with lesson 1 and work through the course in a linear pathway or choose to jump to the section that you need. Your learning is completely flexible and allows you to set your programme of learning around the skills you need.
Submit assessments as you work through the course. Get instant results and feedback on activities to track your progress. Use these assessments as learning launchpads, allowing you to focus your time on the topics you need to brush up on.
You will have access to all course materials, assessments and tutor support for 24 months from the day of enrolment. Extensions are available for students who wish to study over a longer period.
Your Own Dedicated Tutor
You are not alone! You will be assigned a personal 1:1 tutor on your day of enrolment. Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey until you get qualified.
All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn student you will have unlimited access to tutor support.
Assessment & Examination
CloudLearn GCSEs and A-Levels are structured around formative assessments allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need before the big day.
When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the volume of students we channel to exam centres.
As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant exam/s. Exam fees are additional.
Exams fees can be added to your course when you build your Study Plan. Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service.
The Edexcel A-Level English Literature exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers:
- Paper 1 9ET0 01 - 2 hour 15 min exam
- Paper 2 9ET0 02 - 1 hour exam
- Paper 3 9ET0 03 - 2 hour 15 min exam
- *Coursework component - You will need to write a comparative essay that refers to two texts. In this essay, you will need to link the texts and make comparisons between them. You will also need to consider contexts and alternative interpretations. The coursework essay is assessed on all five assessment objectives. The word count is 2500-3000 words. It is worth 60 marks and this is 20% of the total A-Level.
We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance, however subjects that includes NEA (A-Level Eng Lit & A-Level History), Practicals (A-Level Sciences), or Fieldwork (A-Level Geography) you are recommended to note the following deadlines for booking and give us at least 8 months booking notice.
Booking deadlines are 5-8 months prior to the exam date.
Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry closure).
Late fee for A-Level Summer Exams start on 1st of February.
High Late fee for A-Level Summer Exams start on 1st March.
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- That's why we support thousands of students every year, to get the GCSEs they need to prosper.
Payment options
Choose to pay in full or spread the cost over our 6 months interest-free payment plans.
We offer longer payment plans of 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. These extended plans are subject to interest. For more details contact our student advisors on 0330 111 4006 or visit our payment plan page.
Career Pathways
By taking part in our Online A-Level English Literature Course, not only will you improve your knowledge and understanding of different areas of English literature, but you will develop your cognitive, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, which can be used in a wide-range of degrees and professions. You will engage innovatively and independently with both set texts and others that you have selected, thus improving your initiative and creative skills. You will improve your interpretative and critical thinking skills by developing and effectively applying knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in speech and writing. Through exploration of the contexts of the texts and others' interpretations of them, you will learn about the importance of open-mindedness and communication in literary studies.
Furthermore, as many of the sources that you will be studying focus on current political and social issues, you will be learning about social responsibility and reflection. We also hope to show you the benefits of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity by inspiring a sustained enjoyment of, and interest in English literature.
Therefore, the skills that you will acquire during the CloudLearn Online A-Level English Literature can set you apart from your peers and put you on a path toward further learning or a successful career in a wide-range of occupations.
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