A-Level English Literature Fast Track 1 Year Course – Edexcel
This online full A-Level English Literature Fast Track self-study course can be completed from home at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
Students can enrol anytime 365 days a year and once registered can be studying within days.
There is no set term times and no enrolment dates.
You can also fast track your A-Level course and complete it within one year, as well as to adapt your studies around work and family commitments to suit.
This specification is designed to:
- Develop candidates' understanding of English Literature
- Draw on their experiences at GCSE as well as offering a secure foundation for the study of English beyond A-Level
- Develop interest in and enjoyment of independent reading
- Develop personal responses as critics of both literary and non-literary texts
Qualification: A-Level English Literature
Fast Track: 1 Year or less
Start Date: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year
Edexcel Specification: Code 9ETO
Exams: Fully Flexible
Price: Interest-Free Finance
Type of Study: Study online
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Course Details
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Learners will complete 4 components of study in total as listed below.
COMPONENT 1: DRAMA
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest
William Shakespeare, Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology – Comedy (This Edexcel publication is only available from your exam centre and you should ask your exams officer to order one in for you when you register for your exams.)
COMPONENT 2: PROSE
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale
COMPONENT 3: POETRY
T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009) ISBN 9780571247059 (This is the 80th Anniversary Edition in an attractive hardcover.)
William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015) ISBN 978-0571325405
COURSEWORK COMPONENT:
Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber
View Official Edexcel specification here
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to register for this course.
Learners will require these books to complete this course. These do not have to be purchased brand new. They can be borrowed form the library. Try Amazon, they offer second hand books which are very competitively priced.
- William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
- Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest
- Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
- Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale
- Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
- Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber
- T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009) ISBN 9780571247059 (This is the 80th Anniversary Edition in an attractive hardcover.)
- William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015) ISBN 978-0571325405
Course Duration
Course Duration
This course comes with 24 months support included:
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 360 Hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 700 Hours
Tutors & Support
Tutors & Support
All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.
Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.
Assessment
Assessment
The Edexcel A-Level exam is available in May/June each year. It is assessed over 3 exam papers & coursework. The coursework component must be assessed as part of your examination. UK Open College, can not assess this for you.
Paper 1: Drama – 9ET0/01
Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Assessed: Component 1
Assessment format: Two essay questions
Paper 2: Prose – 9ET0/02
Type: Written examination
Duration: 1 hour
Assessed: Component 2
Assessment format: One comparative essay question
Paper 3: Poetry – 9ET0/03
Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Assessed: Component 3
Assessment format: Two questions
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
Additional Examination Fees
Additional Examination Fees
As a private candidate, it is the students responsibility to arrange their own examinations and practical assessment if required. This is not part of the service offered by UK Open College.
This should be done prior to enrolment with us. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the necessary arrangements in place & confirmed.
Fees for these services can vary hugely from centre to centre. It may be worth travelling out of area. (It’s worth it)
You can view a list of official Edexcel approved examination centres here
The later you leave it to arrange, the more expensive it can be. At times, it can be impossible to arrange so plan ahead. (6 months minimum recommended)
Your contract with us is for the course and support only. We will not refund you outside of the 14 day cooling off period if you have not confirmed these arrangements with your selected centre.
Enquire & confirm with your chosen centre, do not leave it to chance!
Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*
Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*
Select whether to pay in full upon enrolment or opt to pay a deposit and spread the cost with our Interest free payment plan. *Guaranteed acceptance for those who meet the following conditions:
Example: Based on a Max finance agreement of £600
Aged 21 and above (Maximum age 75)
Minimum income of £7,200 PA (£600.00 PCM)
Permanent resident in the UK for a min of 3 years
Be able to provide 3 years of address history from the UK
Have a UK bank account that accepts direct debits
Hold a valid UK credit or debit card
You are not bankrupt or in an IVA.
Under 21 – We will require a willing parent, guardian or family member to take out the finance for your studies on your behalf.
Please note: We do not carry out credit checks if you meet the above criteria. You may be asked for evidence of income.
Alternative payment plans may be available for those that do not meet these conditons. Please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to assist on 0121 792 3872.
Applicants choosing the monthly option will be required to complete and sign a financial agreement for the remaining payments. All payments to be set up via direct debit. We are only able to set up monthly payments for students resident in the UK.
Please note: Once a payment plan is set up, you are liable to pay the course fees in full whether you complete the course or not. Please ensure the monthly repayments are affordable before agreeing to any payment plan offered.
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
Once received at your requested delivery address, you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If for any reason you are not happy, simply email our accounts department with your request cancel on accounts@ukopencollege.co.uk.
Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined.
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