English Language & Literature A Level
at Belfairs Academy, Leigh-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students who study English can progress within numerous careers where written accuracy and analytical skills are essential. Popular career choices include Teaching, Journalism, Marketing and Advertising, Editing, Creative Writing, Law and Media.English is seen as a competitive and worthy subject to excel and progress in. The skills acquired through the study of English are highly valued by employers and are seen to be the foundation of many other academic subjects such as History, Law, Sociology and Psychology.
What you need to get on
English Language and English Literature GCSE grade 6.
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
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3TG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leigh-On-Sea
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