You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen pathway.
Topics you will study include:
• Studying texts such as The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
• Exploring poetry including selected poems by Carol Ann Duffy
• A creative writing project
An enriching experience
Studying A Level English Language and Literature at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level English students enjoy include:
- Taking part in lunchtime enrichment opportunities such as Book Club and Creative Writing
- Having short stories published in national anthologies via Young Writers
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops and university lectures
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love for learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career.
During your lessons you will enjoy exploring writers’ techniques, sociolinguistic theory and a range of genres of texts – and your lessons involve plenty of discussion, debate and working with others. You’ll hone your public speaking skills, work on your communication skills, written techniques and ultimately broaden your horizons.
How will you be assessed?
This course is assessed via examination and coursework.
English Language and Literature is a traditional subject which is valued highly for the transferable skills it develops; it is a well-respected qualification that supports a wide range of exciting destinations and careers. Of course, this subject has a natural link to careers such as Journalism, Teaching, Advertising, Human Resources, or even Law, as it develops a wide range of transferable skills including the ability to debate, and articulate your views. A Level English Language and Literature students recently progressed to university to study subjects such as:
- English
- English Literature
- Law
- Journalism
- Marketing
- History
What does this course go well with or what may you like?