English Language and Literature A Level
at Luton Sixth Form College, Luton · sixth form college
What the college says
We explore a wide variety of literary and non-fiction texts including texts in the spoken and electronic modes and texts from different time periods, examining how writers/ speakers use language and craft their work. For coursework, you will get the opportunity to pursue your own reading interests to write a comparative essay on two texts. The course also gives you the opportunity to produce your own original writing, both fiction and non-fiction.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7EW
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Luton
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