What Will I Study?
Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, this specification enables students to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their work.
Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, this course allows students to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research, which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.
Additional Information
Who takes this course?
Students who enjoy exploring both fiction and non-fiction texts, and who want to develop their ability to analyse language and communicate effectively, choose to study English Language and Literature. This combined course equips students with essential skills in communication, analysis, and critical thinking, preparing them for a wide range of university courses such as Law, Journalism, English, Media, History, and Linguistics.
Where will success take me?
In recent years, our English Language and Literature students have progressed to a wide range of university courses, including Law, English, Journalism, Media, History, and Linguistics. A qualification in English Language and Literature provides a strong foundation for any career that values communication, analysis, and critical thinking. Universities and employers regard it as a respected and rigorous academic subject that develops confident, articulate leaders and effective communicators.