Entry Requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above - and a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
2 academic years
Timetable
Various
Key features and Benefits
- New Blackburn Sixth Form
- 100% A-Level pass rate in 20 subjects
- Increase in A-Level high grades A*, A, B
- You may wish to study English Language and Psychology alongside this A-Level
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Overview
On this course you will be introduced to a wide range of texts both old and new. If you enjoy reading, discussing and writing about fiction then this is the subject for you.
Offering a clear progression from GCSE, this course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge of literary techniques you have already gained and helps you prepare for your next steps.
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What will I study?
In the first year you will study the following texts:
Othello - William Shakespeare
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
Death of a Salesman - Arthur Miller
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In the second year you will study the following texts:
The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
Songs of Innocence and Experience - William Blake
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Entry Requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Please note that you will need a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by written examinations and coursework.
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What can I do next?
Many students studying English Language choose to advance on to a related Higher Education course including English Literature, Creative Writing, Journalism and many more. A degree in English Literature opens up a wide range of career opportunities.
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