English

Course Description

English Language GCSE gives students the tools they need to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods. Students will develop their speaking and listening skills and their ability to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures. This dynamic course equips students with the skills they need to be successful communicators in the wider world. 

Exam Information

Exam Board: AQA - 100% Exams

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (50%, 80 marks)

Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (50%, 80 marks)

NEA: Spoken Language Endorsement

Course Structure

Course Description

English Literature GCSE is a rich, engaging course, in which students get to further their literary interests by exploring prose, poetry and plays from across the canon. Students will develop their reading, writing and communication skills, as well as their ability to analyse, critically evaluate and compare. The course offers a fantastic opportunity to examine and debate some of the finest literary works, considering their significance to the world today. 

Exam Information

Exam Board: AQA - 100% Exams

Paper 1: 64 marks, 40% of GCSE (Macbeth, A Christmas Carol)

Paper 2: 96 marks, 60% of GCSE (An Inspector Calls, Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry) 

Course Structure

Career Pathways

A-levels: English Literature, English Language, History, Philosophy, Languages, Law, Geography, Classical Civilisation, Drama.

Degrees: English Literature, English Language, History, Philosophy, Languages, Law, Drama.

Careers: Lawyer, Journalist, Teacher, Marketing, Politician, Publisher, Social Media Manager, Copywriter.