Develop a critical understanding of the themes, structures and characters that make a piece of writing a classic that lasts through the ages and with our A level course, enhance your appreciation of the rich body of English literature. From Shakespeare to contemporary classics, you will learn to analyse texts, investigate plot, character and themes, and explore ideas within the context of their times.
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The English Literature A level course comprises nine modules in total: five at AS level and four at A level. You will learn the principles of literary analysis and apply them to a selection of texts, from the ancient to the modern.
At AS level, you will study love poetry (and prose) through the ages, as well as examining the theme of love in Shakespeare’s Othello and Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. If you plan to sit the AS level, you will also study Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
At A level you will continue to analyse literature in different formats, focusing on a selection of more contemporary texts including Owen Sheers’ poetry collection, Skirrid Hill, Michael Frayn’s psychological novel, Spies, and Tennessee Williams’ classic play, A Streetcar Named Desire. You will also carry out coursework (NEA) that will contribute to your final grade.
By studying poetry, drama and novels from several eras, you will develop a strong foundation of literary study and criticism in a variety of genres, as well as an understanding of how these formats have evolved over time and why they remain important today.
With the support and feedback of your tutor, you will take regular self-assessment tests to ensure you have understood all the concepts introduced in each module.
The course includes 51 lessons, 17 Tutor-marked assignments and 2 mock exams.
Module Five: Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre
Module Six: Owen Sheers: Skirrid Hill
Module Seven: Michael Frayn: Spies
Module Eight: Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire
Module Nine: Jane Austen: Mansfield Park and Coursework
The English Literature A level is designed to prepare you for two AQA specifications:
The AS level course is assessed by two 90-minute written examinations.
The A level is assessed by one three-hour exam, one 2.5-hour exam and one piece of NEA (coursework). The coursework must be completed independently, although you will still get support from your tutor.
In order to complete the coursework, you will need to be able to follow the rules for authentication. They can be found in our exams hub.
Please note that the AS level is a stand-alone qualification, meaning marks are no longer carried over toward an A level.
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Non-exam assessment (NEA), also known as ‘coursework’, is the work that students must produce separate from their end-of-course timed examination papers. This is compulsory for certain A-levels, including this one. Students must produce one or two longer pieces of writing, following agreed titles and involving their own individual research. These pieces are submitted to a tutor some time before the exams and assigned marks by the tutor – those marks are moderated and potentially changed by the exam board (AQA). There are extra charges for these services but NEA enables students to research their interests and develop their writing skills in a less pressured way than would be the case with timed exams.
There isn’t a specific agae limit for a GCSE course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 13 when they start the GCSE course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £120 to £350 pounds.
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Non-exam assessment (NEA), also known as ‘coursework’, is the work that students must produce separate from their end-of-course timed examination papers. This is compulsory for certain A-levels, including this one. Students must produce one or two longer pieces of writing, following agreed titles and involving their own individual research. These pieces are submitted to a tutor some time before the exams and assigned marks by the tutor – those marks are moderated and potentially changed by the exam board (AQA). There are extra charges for these services but NEA enables students to research their interests and develop their writing skills in a less pressured way than would be the case with timed exams.
There isn’t a specific age limit for an A-level course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 16 when they start the A-level course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £120 to £350 pounds.
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Non-exam assessment (NEA), also known as ‘coursework’, is the work that students must produce separate from their end-of-course timed examination papers. This is compulsory for certain A-levels, including this one. Students must produce one or two longer pieces of writing, following agreed titles and involving their own individual research. These pieces are submitted to a tutor some time before the exams and assigned marks by the tutor – those marks are moderated and potentially changed by the exam board (AQA). There are extra charges for these services but NEA enables students to research their interests and develop their writing skills in a less pressured way than would be the case with timed exams.
There isn’t a specific age limit for an A-level course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 16 when they start the A-level course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £120 to £350 pounds.
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Non-exam assessment (NEA), also known as ‘coursework’, is the work that students must produce separate from their end-of-course timed examination papers. This is compulsory for certain A-levels, including this one. Students must produce one or two longer pieces of writing, following agreed titles and involving their own individual research. These pieces are submitted to a tutor some time before the exams and assigned marks by the tutor – those marks are moderated and potentially changed by the exam board (AQA). There are extra charges for these services but NEA enables students to research their interests and develop their writing skills in a less pressured way than would be the case with timed exams.
There isn’t a specific age limit for an A-level course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 16 when they start the A-level course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £120 to £350 pounds.
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