English Language & Literature A-Level

How does language choice shape the meaning in texts? How can context influence the production and reception of texts?

 The English Language & Literature A-Level draws from a range of fiction and non-fiction discourses, allowing the learner to look at stylistics and analyse texts as well demonstrate their own creative skills. It blends and allows for the exploration of different literary and linguistic fields, from established pres-1900 texts to transcript, memoirs and satire. In addition to the analysis and interpretation of discourse, this course also allows students to engage creatively as producers of text themselves. 

Students will also develop their understanding of language analysis, from phonetics and phonology to semantics and pragmatics.  

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, creative writing, reading, literary analysis, presenting and communicating coherent arguments, interpreting language, linguistics

Complimentary A-Levels

History, Classics, Politics, Modern Languages, Sociology, Psychology, Media Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Business Studies, Law

Typical Assessment

Open-book and closed-book exams and coursework. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, CCEA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Writing, Publishing, Marketing, PR, Communications, Journalism, Academia, Teaching, Politics

UK Universities Include

University of Sussex, University of Birmingham, University of Exeter, Goldsmiths University of London, University of Liverpool, University of Leicester, University of St Andrews, University of Leeds, University of Warwick, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, University of Cambridge, University of Glasgow, University of Reading, University of Kent, University of East Anglia, University of Oxford, University of York, University College London (UCL), Queen Mary University of London, Lancaster University, Royal Holloway University of London, University of Southampton, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, University of Surrey, University of Bristol, Durham University, King’s College London