Studying English provides you with the opportunity to develop your reading and analytical skills and build a lifelong love of reading. You’ll study a varied selection of different poetry and prose texts, exploring themes, language and structure. You’ll develop your critical thinking skills by studying a variety of unseen texts. You will reflect upon the creative process and produce your own original writing, drawing inspiration from the works that you have studied. English as a subject is highly respected and valued by the top universities. It is academically rigorous and that means it’s a fantastic introduction to the skills you’ll need in higher education.
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in both English Language and Literature.
2 written examinations of 1 ½ hours each worth 50% of the total AS grade. A-level assessment: • Two external exams of 2 ½ hours each (40% each) • Three pieces of coursework (20%), which includes two pieces of creative writing (1500-2000 words combined) and one analytical commentary (1000-1250 words)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN |
Studying English provides you with the opportunity to develop your reading and analytical skills and build a lifelong love of reading. You’ll study a varied selection of different poetry and prose texts, exploring themes, language and structure. You’ll develop your critical thinking skills by studying a variety of unseen texts. You will reflect upon the creative process and produce your own original writing, drawing inspiration from the works that you have studied. English as a subject is highly respected and valued by the top universities. It is academically rigorous and that means it’s a fantastic introduction to the skills you’ll need in higher education.
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in both English Language and Literature.
2 written examinations of 1 ½ hours each worth 50% of the total AS grade. A-level assessment: • Two external exams of 2 ½ hours each (40% each) • Three pieces of coursework (20%), which includes two pieces of creative writing (1500-2000 words combined) and one analytical commentary (1000-1250 words)
