Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/5046/4
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Literature
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Component 1: Drama
Other Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the playwright's use of dramatic techniques
- Explore the social and political context of the play
- Compare and contrast with other texts studied
2
Component 1: Drama
Shakespeare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse Shakespeare's use of language, structure, and form
- Explore themes such as power, love, and tragedy
- Evaluate different interpretations of the play
3
Component 2: Prose
Pre-1900 Prose
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse narrative techniques and characterisation
- Explore themes of morality, society, and identity
- Evaluate the influence of literary movements
4
Component 2: Prose
Post-1900 Prose
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse modernist and postmodernist techniques
- Explore themes of alienation, memory, and trauma
- Compare with pre-1900 prose texts
5
Component 3: Poetry
Poetry Anthology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse poetic devices such as imagery, rhythm, and rhyme
- Explore themes of love, nature, and war
- Compare poems within the anthology
6
Component 3: Poetry
Unseen Poetry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply analytical skills to an unseen poem
- Identify and interpret poetic techniques
- Develop a coherent argument about the poem's meaning
7
Component 4: Coursework
Comparative Essay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select two texts for comparison
- Develop a thesis that compares themes, techniques, or contexts
- Produce a coherent and well-structured essay
8
Coursework
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Coursework
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Coursework
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Coursework
9
Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Drama
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Drama
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Drama
10
Poetry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Poetry
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Poetry
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Poetry
11
Prose
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Prose
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Prose
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Prose
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5046/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015