Sixth Form Options Booklet

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English is also a highly desirable A Level for those wishing to read Law, Philosophy, History, PPE, Modern Languages or Classics, and it has proven to have been a possible discriminator in deciding the outcome of some medical applications. Common Factors Universities rate both English Literature and English Language as being enabling subjects, those that are credited as excellent preparation for a wide range of degree courses and careers. For either course, essay work will be the principal form of assessment, in which you will be asked to show a detailed critical understanding of the texts. Lessons take place in seminar environments, anticipating those of Higher Education, in which independence of mind and liveliness of expression are key qualities - as is an appetite for reading the best in literature and a wide range of stimulating texts. Simply speak any of the teachers in the English Department if you would like to know more, and feel free to drop by my classroom if you wish to discuss your thoughts further.