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GCE A Level English Language and Literature

at Rainham School For Girls, Gillingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course develops powers of analysis & the ability to write well-organised, well-argued essays. The A-level Non Examined Assessment component provides opportunities for students to pursue their own areas of interest & develop personal & independent learning skills. It also works well in combination with other subjects, particularly Psychology, Criminology, History, Sociology and Philosophy & Ethics. English is a widely accepted access course for university for courses which students may not have studied at A level. It provides a sound background for careers in all fields. This two year English Language and Literature course encourages students to engage creatively & independently with a variety of spoken, written & multi-modal texts. Designed with a focus on the integration of language & literature, the course enables students to see how linguistic & literary methods are related & to explore these links in their work. The course integrates literary & linguistic fields via shared concepts about the way language choices create representations, both in literary & non-literary texts: words create worlds, both in literature & elsewhere. This specification is designed to encourage students to develop their interest in & enjoyment of English as they: • develop and apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation • develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language • use linguistic and literary approaches i

What you need to get on

Standard entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum). A grade 4 in English or Maths Subject specific entry requirement: Grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature.

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

  • Rainham School for Girls

    DERWENT WAY, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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