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English Combined Language and Literature A Level

at Southend High School For Boys, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course will combine Language and Literature elements, and it is likely that it will include the opportunity for students to produce their own writing and critically reflect on the processes of that writing. Students are likely to study both literary and non-literary texts, including, for example, texts that are not formally published and marketed such as spoken language, personal letters and multimedia texts. Literary texts will probably be drawn from the three main genres of prose fiction, poetry and drama. The course will allow for a great deal of variety in the study of English, but the Language element will be pervasive. For example, the approach to the literary texts will probably include an awareness of linguistic qualities and issues. Students will also learn about different methods of language analysis in their approaches.

What you need to get on

You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be included within this calculation. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 5 in Mathematics. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 6 in both English Language and English 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

  • Southend High School for Boys

    Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Westcliff-on-Sea

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