Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

GCE A Level in English Language and Literature

at Diss High School, Diss · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

An A Level in English opens doors everywhere. Students who can think deeply, analyse ideas, see both sides of an argument, express themselves cogently and persuasively, as well as having a world picture that only comes from reading widely, are welcome in any profession. We want to help you to develop your skills and be challenged by your studies. We also understand that your results are very important; this is what enables you to move on to the next step of your education. The figures speak for themselves: at ‘A’ level there has been a 100% pass rate for many years. Our Language and Literature course is an increasingly popular ‘A’ level choice at Diss High School. This is not a creative writing course although there are opportunities to undertake textual recasting and re-creative tasks. Over the years, this course has been chosen by students who have combined it with ‘A’ levels in both the Arts and Sciences. In recent years our students have planned careers in journalism, the media and teaching. This is a demanding course in terms of time and intellect. Any student wishing to study an English course must be willing to read texts independently and be prepared to participate in discussion. The ability to write accurately and analytically is essential.

What you need to get on

Minimum: GCSE English Language Grade 6; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4; plus 3 other GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Diss

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 174 providers teaching it