Sixth Form

AS in 1 year or A Level in 2 years

Great writers of prose, poetry and drama texts are critically studied and analysed.

First Year: AS

  • Drama and Poetry: 2 hour written paper (40%)
  • Pre-1900 Prose: 1 hour written paper (30%)
  • Shakespeare in Context: written paper or coursework (30%)

Second Year: A2

AS unites (50%) plus

  • Modern Prose: written paper or coursework (15%)
  • Poetry and Drama: 2 hour written paper (15%)
  • Criticism and Comparison: 2 hour written paper (30%)

Examined by Edexel Specifications: 8180 (AS) and 9180 (A2)