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English Language & Literature - A Level

at Croydon College, Croydon · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you enjoy English but feel that you can�t choose between language (looking at a wide range of techniques and language in society) and literature (reading and commenting on written texts), this is the course for you. You�ll focus on spoken language and language production as well as studying a wide range of literary texts � a chance to do both aspects of English in one A Level. The A Level English Language and Literature course provides students with an enriching opportunity to explore a diverse range of texts across multiple genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. In addition to literary works, students will engage with various non-fiction texts, such as newspaper articles, autobiographies, travel writing. This course examines texts from both literary and linguistic perspectives. Students will also investigate everyday speech and conversational language, analyzing how dialogue is constructed in both literature and real-life contexts.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 5 and English Literature (if taken) at grade 5.

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

  • Coulsdon Sixth Form College

    Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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