English Literature - A Level Fast Track
About this course
Do you enjoy being creative, thinking for yourself, discussing contemporary issues related to literature and developing your ideas in writing and reading? If so, then this course is the perfect choice for you!
Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, this programme will explore novels, plays and poetry including texts and contexts and is also an opportunity to develop creative reading and writing.
The Fast Track A Level English Literature combines both the AS and A2 Programme into a one-year course of study and should be taken in conjunction with two or three other subjects and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
What you will study
The course comprises the following Five modules:
AS Units
Unit 1: Prose and Drama
Section A: Prose fiction pre-1900
Section B: Drama
Unit 2: Unit 2: Poetry Post-1900
A2 Units
Unit 3: Poetry pre-1900 and unseen poetry
Unit 4: Shakespeare
Unit 5: Prose Study
You will undertake written examinations as well as a coursework assessment (2500 - 3500 word assignment).
Entry requirements
Individual Subject Entry Requirement
English Language minimum: A
English Literature minimum: A
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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CAVC is a great place to study A Levels – the teachers, the support, the facilities and social experience has been so good – I’m delighted to have gained all A’s in my AS exams. The support to apply and prepare for university is brilliant and I’m looking forward to progressing after college.
