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GCE A Level in English Language and Literature

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

The variety of assessment styles used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of transferrable skills. These include the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research, which are invaluable for both further study and future employment. This accessible course is for any student who is interested in studying English to a higher level and wants to explore a variety of different aspects of the discipline.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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