Eng Lit/Lang

Applications Open - 13th October 2025

Applications Close - Not applicable

Entry Requirements - 5 x 4-9 grades, including English and maths. Individual course criteria apply

How to Apply -

External Students Please apply via KentChoices. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information. https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login.

Internal students - apply via Applicaa - you will receive an email from Applicaa on 27th November, or use the link here - https://abbey.applicaa.com/

Contact ncrouch@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk with any questions

Students will study prose, poetry and drama texts, in addition to extracts of fiction, non-fiction and non-literary material that share common content, theme and/or styles. This can include, but is not limited to: spoken transcriptions; advertisements; autobiographies; biographies; travel writing; journalism; letters; reports; and speeches. Students will also be required to write creatively, including the act of re-creative writing inspired by set texts. An accompanying critical commentary is required, in which students are encouraged to reflect on the language choices they have made, making points of comparison and contrast. Methods of language analysis will build upon those embedded at GCSE, expecting students to be familiar with the following: phonetics, phonology and prosodics; lexis and semantics; grammar; morphology; pragmatics; and discourse. The coursework component is comprised of a personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500-3,000 words)

AO1: Apply concepts and methods from integrated linguistic and literary study as appropriate, using associated terminology and coherent written expression

AO2: Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in texts

AO3: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which texts are produced and received

AO4: Explore connections across texts, informed by linguistic and literary concepts and methods

AO5: Demonstrate expertise and creativity in the use of English to communicate in different ways

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature

Further Education opportunities include BA Hons in English or English Literature, the Humanities and STEM subjects, considering the range of transferable skills required by the course. Career pathways include: journalism; broadcasting; digital media; publishing; marketing; advertising; content creation; proofreading; teaching; research; forensic psychology; forensic linguistic analysis; screenwriting; and game narrative design.