English Language & Literature

Course aims

Our English A Levels enable depth and breadth of study, with flexible content that supports independence, wide reading and creativity.
  • explore language and literature in depth
  • become confident readers and producers of texts
  • develop your own particular interests
  • giving an interesting and important emphasis on contemporary language and literature

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language, plus Grade 5 or above in GCSE English.

Course background

OCR’s English Language and Literature (EMC) is a unique and distinctive qualification produced in partnership with the English & Media Centre. Together, the English team at
OCR and EMC have developed a new A Level that prepares you for university study, and engages and enthuses aspiring students and teachers alike. By A Level, English students are cultivating their own critical responses and engaging with the richness of language and literature.

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