This course is for students who want to continue studying English Literature after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. There will be teacher led lessons, individual and group project work, discussions and debates. There will be films and videos and student-led presentations. You will be expected to undertake private study including reading widely, research, revision and homework tasks. There will be theatre and literary event visits and careers talks from professionals such as writers, journalists and higher education experts. You'll have transferable skills such as critical analysis, research, the ability to debate and challenge: all of which can be used in a variety of careers. Its useful for many degree disciplines as well as English including law, history, philosophy and others and for careers in journalism, teaching, public relations, advisory work, law, research, media and advertising. There are higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities in sectors such as media, administration, business and law.
At Least 5 GCSE grade 5 or above, and particularly English At Grade 6 or above To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
There will be 2 exams: a 3 hour paper and one of 2 hours 30 minutes. These will make up 80% of your final marks. The remaining 20% of your marks will come from coursework which will be 2 essays in which you will write about two different literary texts using critical theories and ideas. One of the texts must be a poetry text and the other must be prose.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
This course is for students who want to continue studying English Literature after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy reading widely from different types of fiction including novels, poetry and plays. It naturally complements other arts and humanities subjects and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the arts, the media, business, education, law or any other field in which communication and analytical skills are important. There will be teacher led lessons, individual and group project work, discussions and debates. There will be films and videos and student-led presentations. You will be expected to undertake private study including reading widely, research, revision and homework tasks. There will be theatre and literary event visits and careers talks from professionals such as writers, journalists and higher education experts. You'll have transferable skills such as critical analysis, research, the ability to debate and challenge: all of which can be used in a variety of careers. Its useful for many degree disciplines as well as English including law, history, philosophy and others and for careers in journalism, teaching, public relations, advisory work, law, research, media and advertising. There are higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities in sectors such as media, administration, business and law.
At Least 5 GCSE grade 5 or above, and particularly English At Grade 6 or above To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
There will be 2 exams: a 3 hour paper and one of 2 hours 30 minutes. These will make up 80% of your final marks. The remaining 20% of your marks will come from coursework which will be 2 essays in which you will write about two different literary texts using critical theories and ideas. One of the texts must be a poetry text and the other must be prose.