You will study a range of important poems from the greatest poets writing in the English language, from Marlowe and Shakespeare in the 17th century to pre-war poetry in the 20h century. Our Drama texts include Shakespeare’s King Lear and Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. You will learn about the social and political climate of the time in which they were performed and debate issues such as gender, relationships, politics, and so much more. Our prose study includes one of the most important novels in the true crime genre and we cannot wait to share this reading journey with you.
College entry to include a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).
During the course you will study a range of literary and non-literary texts, including texts from a range of genres.
You should enjoy reading and literature in general and you will also be expected to conduct your own wider reading.
You should be willing to justify your ideas during class discussions and in written essays, and enjoy working both independently and in a group.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.