English Language and Literature A Level

Sixth Form Applications – Important Information

Our main Sixth Form application window has now closed; however, you can still submit an application. We will continue to consider late applications and all applicants will be invited to interview.

Due to high levels of demand, we may not be able to make offers for some subjects at this stage. Applicants will be contacted once places can be confirmed; this may not be possible until GCSE results day when we will have a clearer understanding of available capacity.

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

The aim of the syllabus is to encourage the enjoyment of English through varied texts and tasks, including some creative approaches to coursework.

You will enjoy this course if you are enthusiastic about reading and interpreting texts, and if you like a more forensic study of how texts are constructed linguistically. Additionally, this course will suit you if you have a passion for writing your own texts.

Higher Education:

English Language and Literature is a course that builds strong analysis, writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to debate ideas, and is therefore an excellent addition to any combination of subjects. Journalism, law, publishing, PR and marketing are just a few of the many careers for which English as an academic discipline is integral.

1. Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing (40% Written examination)

• voices in Speech and Writing: An Anthology
• one drama text from a prescribed list

2. Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature (40% Written examination)

• a wide range of non-fiction texts on a chosen theme, in preparation for responding to an unseen text
• two literary texts from a chosen theme; one compulsory prose fiction text (anchor text) from a choice of two and one other literary text

• a chosen topic (free choice)
• two written pieces relating to chosen topic; one fiction and one non-fiction

Subject Specific Requirements

A minimum of a grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature

Future Applications

The course will lead you into a career in PR, journalism, publishing, creative and media careers, advertising, broadcasting, or communications. You could use the skills developed to help write press releases or speeches.