Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 20

A Level English (WJEC) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mrs C van Hasselt ([email protected]) Entry Requirements Grade B in IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature or equivalent Where next? Universities offer a range of English Language and English Literature courses as well as combined Language and Literature courses. As the degree is non-vocational it can be transferred to a range of careers, most typically media, journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, law, public sector, human resources, business and finance, public relations, social work, teaching, academia, tourism and events management. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Component 1 Poetry: Pre-1900 and Post-1900 Component 2 Drama: Shakespeare and two additional plays Pre-1900 and Post 1900 Component 3 Unseen Texts: Poetry from across time and Prose 1918 -1939 Component 4 Prose Study: One Pre-2000 and one Post-2000 text HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? The course consists of three linear examinations, sat at the end of two years and a coursework element for Component 4 Prose Study. 19