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Our GCSE English Language specification encourages students to explore and respond, both imaginatively and critically, to a variety of texts. Students use reading to improve their writing skills. They also enhance their understanding of how language variations relate to identity and cultural diversity.
This is an intensive one-year course leading to a GCSE qualification in English language. While you will come to class one evening a week, you will be required to do additional work outside of the classroom. Independent study is an integral part of this course.
Course Content
Unit 1
Writing for Purpose and Audience and Reading to Access Non-fiction and Media Texts
(External Exam) 30%
Unit 2
Speaking and Listening
(Controlled Assessment) 20%
Unit 3
Studying Spoken and Written Language
Unit 4
Personal or Creative Writing and Reading Literary and Non-fiction Texts
This specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the statutory requirements for Language and Literacy: English with Media Education at Key Stage 3 in the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Students do not need to have reached a particular level of attainment before beginning to study this specification.
P2047CE10A
Session Code
1 Year(s)
Duration
Further Education
Mode of Study
3
Hours per Week
32
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
25/26
Academic Year
15/09/2025
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
Sarah.Brady@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee £217.00
Total Concessionary Fee £131.00
Fees Payable Each Year
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P2047DE10A
17/09/2025
18:00-21:00
Time
Tuesday
P2047EE10A
18:30-21:30
Wednesday
Marianne.Rasdale@swc.ac.uk
P2047OE10A
23/09/2025
17:00-20:00
Brid.Patterson@swc.ac.uk
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