GCSE English Language

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Key Facts

Level: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: PPGCSEE
Start Date: September 2025

Code: PPGCSEE

GCSE English gives you the opportunity to investigate and analyse the language and structure of texts in context, and it gives you the opportunity to experiment using language creatively. You will give opinions and pass judgement on current events, recent texts and then apply these skills to exam questions. The course also improves your employability as it promotes the expression of thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics.

Features & Benefits

This course is designed for over-19s, running from 6-9, one evening a week throughout the academic year.

We offer the new syllabus GCSE English Language with Edexcel which is graded under the new 9-1 grading system.

Course Content

The course is assessed by two written examinations which take place at the end of the year. There are no coursework requirements for this qualification from 2016. Students studying on this course will be able to develop the skills required to analyse real-world, relevant non-fiction texts that they would encounter in their daily lives.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will be required to attend an informal assessment to ensure that this level of study is appropriate.

This programme is fully funded subject to candidates meeting the eligibility criteria.

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification will improve your employability and prepare you for further study.

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