English Literature, English Language

Why study English?
The English Department is both large and successful, achieving consistently excellent examination results in a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. If you join us, you will find yourself working with a variety of enthusiastic, highly qualified staff on, what we hope, are interesting enjoyable and challenging courses. If you have the chance, then ask our students what they think. They are our best advertisement.

What is the course content?
We offer three A Level courses covering the full range of available specifications. The new A Level courses are divided into four modules, 2 in each year of the course. The first year (called AS) is a free-standing qualification in its own right. The second year (called A2) will complete a full A Level qualification.

AS and A Level English Literature

Is this subject right for me?
Are you passionate about books?
Do you love reading?

What is the course content?
The AS will comprise a unit on â€OEPoetry and Prose 1800 â€" 1945†(closed text exam) and a coursework unit on â€OELiterature post-1900†. The A2 will comprise a unit on â€OEDrama (Shakespeare) and Poetry pre-1800†(closed text exam) and a coursework unit on texts across genres called â€OETexts in Time†.

Example authors may include:

William Shakespeare
Jane Austen
F. Scott Fitzgerald
John Donne
Emily Bronte
Wilfred Owen
Christina Rossetti
Aphra Behn
Robert Frost

How will your work be assessed?
A folder of coursework (20% in the AS Year, 20% in the A2 yearâ€"total 40%) and two other examined modules.

What are the entry requirements?
The general entry requirements for studying at Advanced Level apply, and must include a minimum of grade C in English GCSE.

AS and A Level English Language and Literature

Is this subject right for me?
Do you enjoy reading regularly?
Do you also want to study some aspects of language?

What is the course content?
The AS will comprise a unit on â€OEExploring Voices in Speech and Writing†(open text exam) and a coursework unit called â€OECreating Texts†. The A2 will comprise a unit called â€OEVarieties in Language and Literature†(open text exam) which may involve Shakespeare and a coursework unit involving the students†own writing and published texts called â€OEPresenting the World†.

How will your work be assessed?
A folder of coursework (20% in the AS year, 20% in the A2 yearâ€"total 40%) and two other examined modules.

What are the entry requirements?
The general entry requirements for studying at Advanced level apply and must include a minimum of grade C in English GCSE.

AS and A Level English Language

Is this subject right for me?
Do you enjoy a wide range of texts?
Are you fascinated by language?
Do you want to understand linguistics and the â€OEnuts and bolts†of how language works?

What is the course content?
The AS will comprise a unit called †Language Today†(exam) and a coursework unit called â€OEExploring the Writing Process†. The A2 will comprise a unit called â€OELanguage Diversity and Children†s Language Development†(exam) and a coursework unit involving the students†own research called â€OELanguage Investigation and Presentation†.

How will your work be assessed?
A folder of coursework (20% in the AS year, 20% in the A2 yearâ€"total 40%) and two other examined modules.

What are the entry requirements?
The general entry requirements for studying at Advanced level apply and must include a minimum of grade C in English GCSE.

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