A-Level English Language and Literature
at Carmel College, St. Helens · college
What the college says
A Level English Language & Literature is a popular course that links the skills of both English Language and English Literature study. It will appeal to students who have enjoyed both aspects at GCSE and wish to continue studying them in a broader and more in-depth manner.
What you need to get on
Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
CARMEL COLLEGE
Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS
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