English is an exciting subject and we hope you’ll enjoy the lively debate and discussion. Whichever English course you choose, you’ll gain a great deal of academic prowess and the development of transferable skills. You will be taught to think analytically, synthesise information, and develop communication skills that are a prerequisite for a wide range of career paths. The important skill of learning to write coherently and critically will aid you in your other subjects and is invaluable in higher education. Language is one of the key features that define us as human beings and, on this course, you will explore how it works: how we learn language from infancy, how we use it as a social tool, and how it has evolved over time. You will learn about the origins of English, the various forms it has taken over the centuries, how it has spread across the globe and what it might look like in the future. You will also study the research of theorists in areas of language such as speech and gender, accents and dialects, and the language of technology. You will learn about grammar in order to explore the ways writers use language to communicate meaning in texts ranging from blogs to 17th-century journalism. The NEA (coursework) unit will allow you to write creatively and to undertake an investigation into an aspect of the course you have enjoyed.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and English Literature. Please note: You can study both English A level Literature and A level English Language because the courses are sufficiently distinct that there is no overlap or repetition of content. However, you cannot study A Level English Combined and A Level English Literature, or A Level English Combined and A Level English Language.
80% Exam and 20% Coursework. Two coursework tasks and two externally-assessed exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX |
English is an exciting subject and we hope you’ll enjoy the lively debate and discussion. Whichever English course you choose, you’ll gain a great deal of academic prowess and the development of transferable skills. You will be taught to think analytically, synthesise information, and develop communication skills that are a prerequisite for a wide range of career paths. The important skill of learning to write coherently and critically will aid you in your other subjects and is invaluable in higher education. Language is one of the key features that define us as human beings and, on this course, you will explore how it works: how we learn language from infancy, how we use it as a social tool, and how it has evolved over time. You will learn about the origins of English, the various forms it has taken over the centuries, how it has spread across the globe and what it might look like in the future. You will also study the research of theorists in areas of language such as speech and gender, accents and dialects, and the language of technology. You will learn about grammar in order to explore the ways writers use language to communicate meaning in texts ranging from blogs to 17th-century journalism. The NEA (coursework) unit will allow you to write creatively and to undertake an investigation into an aspect of the course you have enjoyed.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and English Literature. Please note: You can study both English A level Literature and A level English Language because the courses are sufficiently distinct that there is no overlap or repetition of content. However, you cannot study A Level English Combined and A Level English Literature, or A Level English Combined and A Level English Language.
80% Exam and 20% Coursework. Two coursework tasks and two externally-assessed exams.