English Language & Literature

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Why should I study English Language & Literature? 

Whether you love fiction, autobiographies, poems, plays, newspapers or creative writing, English Language & Literature is the subject for anyone who loves stories. You will explore a variety of texts whilst discovering how Language & Literature has been used to challenge social, historical and political stances. 

What will I study?

There are five parts to A-Level Language & Literature. You will study a range of texts including:

  • Remembered Places - Paris Collection
  • Imagined Worlds - The Handmaid's Tale
  • Poetic Voices - Carol Ann Duffy
  • Writing about Society - The Great Gatsby
  • Dramatic Encounters - Othello

These texts are subject to change. 

What can I do with A-Level English Language & Literature? 

You will become a creative thinker with evaluative, argumentative and analytical skills. Those who study English enjoy a wide spectrum of university and career options in the future.

Future careers:

The skills you learn in this course will be transferable to a wide variety of career paths however, an interest in English Language and Literature could lead to a career as a:

  • Digital copywriter
  • Editor
  • Lexicographer
  • Journalist
  • Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
  • Web content manager
  • Speech and Language Therapist
  • Marketing Executive 
  • Archivist
  • [Jobs in] the arts
  • [Jobs in] the civil service
  • [Jobs in] media
  • [Jobs in] the museum sector
  • Journalist
  • Librarian
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Marketing Executive
  • Teacher
  • Private tutor
  • Writer.

Year 12 English Language & Literature Course Information

Year 13 English Literature Course Information