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.

Summer Work

To view the latest summer work please go to the ‘Student Info’ tab at the top of the page.

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