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A level English Language & Literature

at Holyhead School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying English provides you with the opportunity to develop your reading and analytical skills and build a lifelong love of reading. You'll study a varied selection of different poetry and prose texts, exploring themes, language and structure. You'll develop your critical thinking skills by studying a variety of unseen texts. You will reflect upon the creative process and produce your own original writing, drawing inspiration from the works that you have studied. English as a subject is highly respected and valued by the top universities. It is academically rigorous and that means its a fantastic introduction to the skills you'll need in higher education.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in both English Language and Literature

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

  • Holyhead School

    Milestone Lane Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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