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GCSE English Language

A GCSE in English Language can be your key to future success in work and education.

During the course, you will read and analyse a number of written and spoken, fiction and non-fiction, texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including letters, blogs and articles. You will develop your skills by writing a variety of texts for different audiences and purposes as well as improving your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

The classes will be held at our North Devon campus in a friendly learning environment where the lecturer will support you through the course.

If you do not already have GCSE English at grade 4/C or above, or a Level 2 qualification, this course will be fully funded.

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Sep 2024 : North Devon : Part-time
Course Code : PTB624 (2024)
Level : Level 2
Duration : 30 Weeks

Cost : * Total Fee £925

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Course details

Assessments

There are two final exams in May/June as well as a speaking and listening assessment. In Paper 1 you will analyse a fiction text and complete a piece of creative writing. In Paper 2 you will compare non-fiction texts from different centuries and complete a piece of writing expressing an opinion. Throughout the 30-week course, you will have six assessments to complete as well as weekly set work.

Entry Requirements

You will need a grade 3/D at GCSE English, or evidence of working at this level. If you have not achieved this qualification, you can sit an initial assessment to check if this is the right course for you or if our progression course would be more suitable.

Progression

Gaining a Grade 4 or above at GCSE English language can open up a wide range of courses including Access to Higher Education diplomas and Level 3 qualifications, as well as enabling progression within the workplace.

FAQs

Q. What can I do if I do not meet the entry requirements?

A. We will be able to support you on a pathway to achieving the GCSE qualification through our progression routes including functional skills qualifications You will complete an initial assessment and we will discuss the right pathway for you.



Q. I have not studied for a while, what support will be available?

A. As well support from your lecturer, you will also have access to our Adult Success Coach team. They can support you through the course by helping you to break down any barriers to learning and completing the course.

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Starting Date : 19/09/2024
Course Code : PTB624 (2024) North Devon Campus Apply

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