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English Language & Literature A Level (Linear, 2-year)

at The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

WHY STUDY ENGLISH? You will study not only literature and language, but also the culture and history behind texts. you will develop your creative writing skills and have the flexibility to learn about what you enjoy most through the coursework component. Studying English will enable you to think critically and creatively, argue convincingly, and work independently and collaboratively on a range of texts and tasks. You will gain knowledge and experience of classic literature, modern poetry, and non-fiction texts. YOU WILL STUDY: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry An anthology about Paris ‘The Great Gatsby’ ‘Othello' Creative writing Real speech transcripts

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature. Please see the 6th Form page on the school website for entry requirements for all courses offered.

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

  • The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School

    Vaughans Lane Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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