English Language and Literature
Carmel College - St. Helens
01744452200
Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3AG
Course summary

A popular course that links the skills of both English Language and English Literature study. It appeals to students who have enjoyed both aspects at GCSE and wish to continue studying them in a broader and more in-depth manner. What you will study: ● How ‘voice’ is crafted in both speech and writing. ● A drama text and short literary, non-literary, and digital texts. ● Texts that provide opportunities to explore ways in which writers use language techniques and literary devices. ● You will also develop your own skills as a writer by producing fiction and non-fiction texts in response to a topic area.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 5s or above at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).

How you'll be assessed

Three exams at the end of the second year (80%). One piece of coursework (20%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPrescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3AG