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The study of English Language and Literature will focus on reading and analysing texts within a shared context. You will explore relationships between texts and the specific contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Studying these poetry, prose and drama works enables you to investigate and connect them, drawing out patterns of similarity and difference using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives. The A Level gives you essential analytical skills for any career.
This course is an award of Edexcel. You can see the course specifications by downloading the A Level English Language and Literature Specifications booklet.
GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and Literature.
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The subject is assessed by two exams at the end of Year 13 (80%) as well as one piece of creative writing which is marked internally (20%).
An A Level in English Language and Literature is incredibly useful in terms of careers. It prepares you for many careers including journalism, creative writing and media.
Universities respect the course as much as the separate A Levels in either English Language or Literature, meaning you are able to continue on to study Linguistics or Literature at degree level.
In addition, you study creative writing skills, which are not taught on either of the single qualifications, and support creative career aspirations.
Meet the A Level expert
Helen has a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Sheffield.
Helen Said: “English develops your analytical and critical thinking skills, your written communication and your creative writing ability. In an era where we are constantly inundated with information, English helps you to understand, interrogate and interact with the world around you.”
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