GCE A Level in English Language and Literature
at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
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
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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