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GCE A Level in English Language and Literature

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is a great all-round course for creative writers and readers interested in exploring a wide range of literary and non-literary styles. You will study a diverse range of material: from famous speeches to film scripts and travelogues, to Shakespeare and traditional prose. You will read classics alongside a much broader variety of English texts, from genre features to language features, text structure to audience appeal – all with a view to perfecting your analytical skills and developing your own unique writing style. The Edexcel Anthology (provided with the course) includes a variety of texts with a particular emphasis on non-fiction and media extracts; there is something for everyone to enjoy! In Year 13 you will study 2 texts of your own choice in depth and will showcase your creative writing skills in a range of writing styles – something any budding novelist or journalist will relish.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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