Entry Requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).

Exam Board Specification

What you will study

  • How ‘voice’ is crafted in both speech and writing
  • A drama text and short literary, non-literary and digital texts
  • Texts that provide opportunities to explore ways in which writers use language techniques and literary devices
  • You will also develop your own skills as a writer by producing fiction and non-fiction texts in response to a topic area

Assessments

  • Three exams at the end of the second year (80%)
  • One piece of coursework (20%)

Course Support

The English Department takes pride in the level of support we give to our students:

  • Regular individual interviews with your own specific tutor
  • Staff enable you to achieve the best grades possible
  • Revision classes

Enrichment Activities

  • Theatre visits & trips to places of literary interest
  • Study days on specific exam modules
  • Creative writing workshops
  • Exam preparation delivered by Senior Examiners
  • Conferences on English Language
  • Enrichment Programme offering debating, personal creative writing and poetry group

Progression

English Language and Literature is an interesting and challenging A level as well as being excellent preparation for university or apprenticeships and your future career.

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Career Opportunities

Careers include law, digital and creative, PR, marketing,  journalism, sales, teaching, management, administration, information management, publishing and careers in the public services.

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Entry Requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).

Exam Board Specification