English Language and Literature A Level [Y1]
at East Sussex College Group, EASTBOURNE · college
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What the college says
Our English Literature and Language A-Level allows you to combine literary and linguistic approaches to explore how writers convey their ideas, develop your reading ability, and become a skilled producer of original writing.
What you need to get on
A GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
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
Hastings Station Plaza Campus
Station Plaza Station Approach, Hastings, TN34 1BA
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Cliffe Building Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Hastings
- 8 September 2026 · Lewes
- 7 September 2027 · Hastings
- 7 September 2027 · Lewes
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