English Language and Literature

exam board specification


"English Language and Literature grants me the opportunity to get the best of both worlds of English, the analysis is teaching me more techniques that writers use that I can also use in my own writing." - Dominic Snowden, Leeds West Academy

Qualification

A-level

Assessment

80% exam, 20% coursework

What do I need to study this course?

You will need a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature if studied.

What will I study?

You will analyse how writers and speakers use language across a range of fiction, literary non-fiction and everyday spoken and written language. You will study poetry, plays and novels, as well as exploring literary non-fiction such as biography, autobiography, memoir and journalism. You will have the opportunity to study examples of more informal communication, such as spoken language and online communication. You will learn how language is used across a range of modes and genres, adopting a range of analytical methods, and producing your own creative writing. Finally, you will complete a project comparing how a theme or idea is explored across both fiction and non-fiction.

What next?

The English Language and Literature A-level can lead to a very wide variety of degree courses and careers, including:

• Teaching
• Writing
• Publishing
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Public Relations