A level English Language and Literature
UTC Portsmouth - Portsmouth
02393120200
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
Course summary

Desire to be stimulated? Interested in fiction and non-fiction? Relish discussion and debate? If so, this broad and vibrant A level will challenge and develop you to become not only a confident reader but also a skilled producer of original writing. A Level English language and literature prepares students for a diverse range of different careers in a number of sectors.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSE passes grade 5 or above, including maths, plus a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment of exams taken at the end of the two year course and coursework written across the two years: Exam paper: Exploring Non-Fiction and Spoken Texts, worth 16% Exam paper: The Language of Poetry and Plays, worth 32% Exam paper: Reading as a Writer, Writing as a Reader, worth 32% Non-Exam Assessment (NEA): Analysing and Producing Texts, worth 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLondon Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU