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ENGLISH LANGUAGE &
LITERATURE
STUDENT VOICE
A Level
Why study English Language & Literature?
Can’t decide on language or literature? This is a wideranging English course with opportunities for original
writing alongside the study of spoken language, literary
and non-literary texts. Lively participation in class activities,
workshops and debates plus a willingness to enjoy writing
tasks will be important factors in your success. As you
would expect, the main focus is how language creates
and shapes meanings in all the texts studied.
What's covered?
You will study a mixture of modern plays, novels, poems
and analyse extracts for linguistic features. From these
texts you will develop an understanding of language,
rules of conversation and context.
Future Opportunities
This combined course is useful for demonstrating
breadth of skill in English and could lead directly to
degree courses in teaching, journalism, writing and
advertising. A high-level command of English is a
required skill in many career pathways. This qualification
is highly valued by both employers and universities
and can be combined with science, art, business or
humanities subjects.
Alexandria Stones
Bedford High School
A Level English Literature, Law, Politics and
Honours Programme with EPQ
Enrichment: Learner Voice, Law Society,
Student Ambassador
“I wanted to branch away from my high school and
this college immediately drew my attention. The
courses were amazing and the staff and teachers
were so friendly and welcoming. I am proud to be
a Student Governor and a member of the Learner
Voice. After B6 I am hoping to study Law at the
University of Oxford.”