English Language and Literature

Course summary

Developed in association with the English and Media Centre, this forward-thinking course mixes aspects of what is studied in separate A-level English Language and English Literature courses, providing students with the opportunity to undertake their original writing. You will need to be a person who writes well and has the ability or potential to analyse language in ways that could be described as forensic. All universities perceive English Literature at A level to be a rigorous academic subject, and students who wish to continue their studies in English Literature at university will find entry very competitive for this subject. They will, however, also find a broad range of courses in which it may be studied in combination with other subjects; the combined A level is accepted for degrees in English Literature, English Language, Linguistics and a combination of these areas so provides flexibility. People considering a future in legal professions may find this kind of study to be extremely valuable.