A Level – English Language & Literature

English Language and Literature is a stimulating and varied subject. It is an excellent choice for students who have enjoyed both areas of English at GCSE level and are just as interested in non-fiction and non-literary writing as they are in great plays and novels.

Our language and literature students achieve excellent examination results and have done so consistently for many years; with a 100% pass rate and a high proportion of students achieving A*-B grades. We are a Grade 1 subject according to Ofsted who assessed our lessons as ‘exciting and lively’ and our success rates as ‘truly outstanding’: five of our students in recent years have even scored in the top five nationally in their A Level examinations!

We go to London on a residential trip each year to visit theatres and the British Library along with other enrichment such as:

• Creative Writing Society
• Gifted and Talented groups
• English Society
• Debating Society
• Our student newspaper –  The Runshaw Insider

 

The department has a team of talented, well-qualified and committed staff who are passionate about their subject. Many are examiners, whilst others are published authors or hold higher degrees.

Over the two-year A Level course, you will study a novel, a biography, a play, a selection of poetry and an anthology of non-fiction texts.

Course Highlights:

Trips, Creative Writing and Debating Societies

For our A Level programme our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x Grade 5.

*Please note that A Level English requires a Level 6 in GCSE English

*Please note that A Level Maths requires a Level 6 in GCSE Maths

*Please note that A Level Biology requires a Level 5 in GCSE Maths and a Level 6 in GCSE Science.

*Please note that A Level Chemistry, Physics and Geology require a Level 6 in GCSE Maths and Science.

At A Level the subject will be assessed by 80% examination and 20% coursework.

English Language and Literature is highly regarded by universities and can lead to a degree course in English or in a range of other subjects. It can pave the way to a variety of occupations, after all, anything you are likely to do will involve using English! A recent survey indicated that English graduates enter careers varying from teaching to management and marketing; to journalism and the arts.

For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.