Starting 01/09/2027
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 2 years
A-levels
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old A-levelsA-Level Programme - English Language & Literature
Our A-Level in English Language & Literature will build on your GCSE studies to equip you with the skills needed to explore and critically engage with a wide range of texts.
On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!
Course Video - A-Levels
If you want help with choosing your A-level subjects, visit the page below and use our A-level course selector.
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Course Description
What will I study?
You will learn how to analyse language levels effectively and explore particular contexts or functions of language.
The course is delivered through group, pair and individual projects and investigations, homework and project presentations, lectures, readings, discussions, timed assignments, drama activities, writing workshops, one-to-one work with tutors, online research, and library research.
You will be expected to devote at least 5 hours of directed study (homework, preparation, and reading) per week.
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Entry Requirements
You will need:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs achieved, including English and Maths, with at least three GCSEs at grade 5 or above as well as any additional GCSE requirements necessary for your chosen subjects.
for this specific subject;
- GCSE grade 5 or above in English language and English literature
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Course Length
How long is this course?
2 years
When does this course start?
01/09/2027
How many hours / days per week is this course?
Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.
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Course Fees
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
OCR A-Level in English language & Literature
How is my course assessed?
This course is assessed b 3 examinations and one non-exam assessment. Paper 1 lasts 1 hour and Papers 2 and 3 last 2 hours each. For the non-exam assessment you will produce a 3200-word portfolio of independent study (coursework) at the end of the two years