GCE A Level in English Language and Literature
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
175 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East34
Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https:
Their version£1,985Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh · 72 weeks
They ask for: http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-5 including English. Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and/or Literature preferred.
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 – 4 (or equivalent) to include at least a grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
Their versionFreeBurford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In a
Their versionFreeCardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 9/A* 4/C including English Language English Literature and Maths. You will also be required to complete a GCSE to A Level Transition Project prior
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: p span style=font size: 10pt; font family: Calibri; You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including grade 4 in English Language grade 4 in English Literature
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9 4 including grade 4 in English Language grade 4 in English Literature and grade 4 in Maths.
Chipping Norton · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs A*-C/9-4 grades including a minimum grade 6 in English
Their versionFreeCamberley · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English Language and Literature. Your chances of success are greater if you have a Grade 6 in both GCSE English Langu
Their versionFreeDidcot · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE
Their versionFreeFarnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Chatham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language
Their versionFreeHomewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including 5s in English Language and English Literature
Southampton · 2 years
They ask for: See Website
Their versionFreeDartford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English Literature and Language , and maths
Their versionFreeMaidstone Grammar School For Girls
Maidstone · 22 months
They ask for: General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathema
Their versionFreeWaterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE level 9-4 including a grade 5 in English Language or English Literature
Their versionFreeGillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum). A grade 4 in English or Maths Subject specific entry requirement: Grade 5
Their versionFreeDidcot · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE
Their versionFreeMilton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: 34 points minimum. Grades achieved must include English and English Literature at Grade 4 (preferred Grade 5).
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Gravesend · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 9-4 in at least 5 GCSEs with a minimum of Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature being desirable.
Their versionFreeCanterbury · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeAylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE's at grade 6 or above.
Their versionFreeCanterbury · 180 hours
They ask for: Students should have a Grade 6 at GCSE English. It would benefit students to have studied English Literature at GCSE, but this is not compulsory.
Sittingbourne · 24 months
They ask for: Students will need to achieve at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including a minimum of grade 5 in maths and grade 6 in either English Literature or Languag
Their versionFreeThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access A level courses students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. You should have at least a grade 4 in both GCSE English la
Their versionFreeDidcot · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeMilton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English & M
Their versionFreeOxford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or English Language/English Literature and one pass at Grade 6 or above in English Language or English Literature.
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East of England29
Dunstable · 2 years
They ask for: Students will be required to have 5 or more GCSE passes (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above.
Their versionFreeIngatestone · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.aesessex.co.uk/sixth-form/curriculum/entry-requirements/
Their versionFreeBerkhamsted · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Language & Literature GCSEs
Attleborough · 2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs or Equivalent at grade 4 or above. Plus individual subject entry requirements.
Their versionFreeStevenage · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C + B grade in subject
Their versionFreeLeigh-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: English Language and English Literature GCSE grade 6.
24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and grade 6 in GCSE English Literature.
Their versionFreeWestcliff-On-Sea · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 5 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeLoughton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFreeDiss · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum: GCSE English Language Grade 6; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4; plus 3 other GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include Maths; and Grade 5 or above in all English subjects entered.
Woodbridge · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFreePeterborough · 2 years
They ask for: A genuine interest in and commitment to English Literature or Language is essential. You must enjoy reading for pleasure, discussing texts and be a fluent and a
Their versionFreeHITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL (Academy Trust)
2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
Their versionFreeHitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
Their versionFreeSt. Neots · 2 years
They ask for: Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at least Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths.
Their versionFreeDereham · 2 years
They ask for: varies - see prospectus
Their versionFreeIpswich · 2 years
They ask for: At least 6 GCSEs at grades 9-4 , including grade 4 in GCSE English Language and English Literature (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction wi
Their versionFreeRedborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found h
Their versionFreeBasildon · 2 years
They ask for: English Language and Literature to be a grade 6+ is desirable but each case is reviewed individually.
Their versionFreeStevenage · 2 years
They ask for: Min APS 5.3 Grade 5 in English Language or Literature
Hitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
Their versionFreeThetford · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 with a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 5 in English Literature
Their versionFreeStevenage · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum APS of 5.0. Level 5 in English or English literature
Their versionFreeUnified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. Grade 5 or above in a GCSE written subject eg. History, Geography, Hu
Leighton Buzzard · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 5-9
Their versionFreeWatford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Westcliff High School For Girls
Westcliff-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of one Grade 6 and one Grade 7 in English Language and English Literature GCSEs
Their versionFreeWymondham · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 6 in English Literature or English Language at GCSE and an enjoyment of reading.
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South West25
Newton Abbot · 18 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeBristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grades 9-4 (or equivalent) including GCSE (4-5) in English Language and Literature (any combination)
Fairford · 24 months
They ask for: Minimum grade 5 in English Literature and Language plus 4 other subjects at grade 4 or above.
Their versionFreeIvybridge · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSE subjects a Grade 5 or above, including Mathematics, and GCSE English at Grade 6 or above and Grade 5 or above in English Literature.
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi Community College
18 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeWarminster · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English grade (9-6) and Maths (9-4)) plus 3 GCSEs at grades 9-4. A grade 6 is essential in either English Language or English Literature
Their versionFreeSwindon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Radstock · 78 weeks
They ask for: Students must achieve a Grade 5 or above in English Language and/or English Literature.
Wimborne · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade B in English Language. Candidates will be asked to attend an interview.
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grades 9-4 (or equivalent) including GCSE (4-5) in English Language and Literature (any combination)
Saint Gregory'S Catholic College
Bath · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature
Their versionFreeRadstock · 78 weeks
They ask for: Students must achieve a Grade 5 or above in English Language and/or English Literature.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 180 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,987St Augustine'S Catholic College
Trowbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in both English Language and English Literature Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and grades 9-4 in at least 3 other subjects.
Their versionFreeSt Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: Students are required to have a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above. To study English Language & Literature you must have a grade 5 in English Liter
Torquay · 18 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeSt Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · 22 months
They ask for: See prospectus
St Peter'S Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: 6 in English Language and English Literature
Their versionFreeNewton Abbot · 18 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeBlandford Forum · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GSCE English Language and Literature
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study this fascinating subject it is recommended you should have good pass GCSE qualifications in English and English Literature. You will need to b
Trowbridge · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English language or literature at grade 5 or above.
Their versionFreeNewquay · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 or above in 5 subjects including English and Maths.
Their versionFreeUniversity Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East Midlands21
Belper School and Sixth Form Centre
Belper · 2 years
They ask for: 5 A*-C / 5+ Preferably with a grade B or 6 in the chosen subject and minimum grade C's in English and Mathematics.
Their versionFreeNorthampton · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSE qualifications at Grade 6, or above, including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics OR a minimum of six GCSE qualificatio
Their versionFreeCorby · 2 years
They ask for: This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 6 in either GCSE English Language or Literature
Their versionFreeHeanor · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics.
Their versionFreeKettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 5 or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeKettering · 2 years
They ask for: This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 5 in English Literature
Their versionFreeCorby · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (grade 5 in English and Maths), plus the required entry grade for the subjects they wish to study
Their versionFreeDerby · 18 months
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C inc Maths and English plus course specific criteria - please contact provider for information.
Their versionFreeBrackley · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeMagnus Church of England Academy
Newark · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study at Magnus Academy Sixth Form we have a basic entry requirement of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent i.e. grade 4 or higher in English and Mathematic
Melton Vale Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: To study A-Levels at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: To study 3 A Levels you'll need at least 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above. To study 4 A Levels you'll need
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including grade 4/C in GCSE English Language
Their versionFreeRetford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language •A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To stud
Their versionFreeTowcester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English and Maths
Their versionFreeSleaford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for level 3 academic study apply. In addition, a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature are al
Their versionFreeMansfield · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language and English Literature.
Their versionFreeMarket Harborough · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Language and English Literature
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeWilliam Farr Cofe Comprehensive School
Lincoln · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements - A Level Subjects | William Farr School - http://www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/sixth-form/a-level-subjects
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North West19
Stockport · 10 months
They ask for: Please see website for details
Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBlackburn · 2 years
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above and a Grade 5 in English Language & Grade 4 in Literature
Their versionFreeBolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathema
Their versionFreeNantwich · 2 years
They ask for: General Entry Requirements
Their versionFreeDarwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBootle · 70 weeks
They ask for: https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
Knutsford · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSE @ Grade 5+ including English & Maths including Grade 6 GCSE English
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: SA minimum of five GCSE’s at level 6 or equivalent from five separate subjects including a 6 in English with an average points score of 5.5 or more.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications).
Their versionFreeLancaster · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE English Language or English Literature—Grade 5
Their versionFreeLeyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade 5 including a 5 + 6 in English Literature and Language (either way around).
Their versionFreeSt Julie'S Catholic High School
Liverpool · 195 hours
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeThe Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature. Please see the 6th Form page on the school website for entry requirements for all courses offered.
Their versionFreeLiverpool · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 GCSE English Language Grade 7 52 points from your best 8 GCSE's
Their versionFreeSt. Helens · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Ellesmere Port · 24 months
They ask for: 5+ in GCSE English Language and 6+ in English Literature
Their versionFreeWigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.
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West Midlands16
Wolverhampton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeRugby · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 4+ in Maths and 5+ in English
Their versionFreeWalsall · 18 months
They ask for: View our Sixth Form Prospectus on our website for more details.
Their versionFreeCoventry · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeTipton · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeBirmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4 GCSEs including Maths. A minimum grade 5 is required in GCSE English.
Their versionFreeWorcester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs Grade 4 to 9
Kidderminster · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above and Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language AND Literature
Birmingham · 18 months
They ask for: Students will be expected to achieve a grade 6 in English Literature and Language at GCSE.
Their versionFreeBirmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Requires minimum grade 6 in GCSE English Language and a grade 6 in GCSE English Literature.
Their versionFreeShrewsbury · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for details
Their versionFreeStafford · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be
Their versionFreeSutton Coldfield · 18 months
They ask for: Minimum entry requirement to the Arthur Terry 6th form: Gaining a minimum 33 points from a minimum of 7 GCSEs which must include English Language and Maths with
Their versionFreeBirmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-5
2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFreeTudor Grange Academy Worcester
Worcester · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 6 in English literature or language.
London14
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English language, 6+ in English literature
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting. In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which r
Their version£2,160London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus:Grade 5 in a literary subject such as History, Business Studies, Sociology, GeographyPlease click here to
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: Both GCSE English Language and Literature at grade 6 or above.
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Please see webpage for details.
Their versionFreeLa Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English language, 6+ in English literature
London Design and Engineering Utc
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's Grade 6 or above including English 7+
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English language, 6+ in English literature
Queen Elizabeth'S Girls' School
Barnet · 2 years
They ask for: See website for individual course entry criteria - https://www.qegschool.org.uk/joinsixthform
Their versionFreeSt Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeWoodford Green · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE grades 9 - 4 to include Level 6 in English Language and Level 6 in English Literature. Please note that progress from Year 12 to Year 13 is dependent upo
London · 2 years
They ask for: 6+ English language, 6+ in English literature
London · 2 years
They ask for: English Language Grade 6, English Literature Grade 6, Maths Grade 4, one Grade 6 in another essay based subject & three additional subjects at Grade 5
Their versionFreeCoulsdon · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 6 in English Language and Literature
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Yorkshire and The Humber12
Grimsby · 18 months
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 9 to 4
Their versionFreeHuddersfield · 2 years
They ask for: huddnewcoll.ac.uk
Their versionFreeIlkley · 15 months
They ask for: General entry requirement for Post-16: 5 grade 4/C at GCSE, preferably including English and Maths. Specific entry requirements: Grade 4 in both GCSE English La
Bradford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeRotherham · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: All students entering the Sixth Form to undertake a 3 A Level programme must have secured 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above. For Chemistry we would usually recommend
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: Grade 6+ in GCSE Biology, 5 GCSEs grade 4+ including Maths
St Aidan'S Church of England High School
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 5 in GCSE English Language Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSheffield · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeHull · 2 years
They ask for: You must have: A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9-4. A minimum of grade 4 in Math's. A minimum of grade 5 in English Literature or English Language.
Their versionFreeWakefield · 2 years
They ask for: See school website
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North East5
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs Grades 4-9, including 7 or better in GCSE English
Their versionFreeGateshead · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
St Thomas More Catholic High School
North Shields · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ B Grades at GCSE would normally be required. B grade passes in GCSE English Language and Literature are normally required.
Whitley Bay · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve at least a grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature.