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GCE A Level in English Language and Literature

at Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course offers students the unique opportunity to study both language and literature, combining creative expression with analytical skills. It encourages critical thinking by exploring how writers and speakers communicate ideas and how language shapes meaning in various contexts. Students balance creative and analytical writing, producing original texts while analysing the choices of others. This course is highly relevant to everyday life, with a focus on real world texts and diverse perspectives, helping students understand the power of language. By developing versatile skills, the subject prepares students for a wide range of careers and further studies in fields like journalism, law, education, and media.

What you need to get on

Requires minimum grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a grade 6 in GCSE 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

  • Q3 Academy

    Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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