English Language & Literature
at The Netherhall School, Cambridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course gives you the opportunity to develop as a reflective reader and writer, exploring the relationship between language and literature, and developing writing for a range of audiences and purposes. You will study a post-1900 drama text, a play by Shakespeare, a novel, some non-fiction and some poetry. You will also develop your creative writing skills in a specific genre of your choice, using your reading to help improve your writing. Assessment 80% examination, 20% coursework Poetry and prose fiction Shakespeare and post-1900 drama Non-literary texts (studied and unseen) Critical and creative genre study (coursework)
What you need to get on
7 GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent
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 Oakes College Cambridge at Netherhall
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Cambridge
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