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Free GCSE English Language Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE English Language Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers reading, writing, spoken language, and communication skills. You'll study a range of texts and develop your ability to write clearly and effectively for different purposes. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for different purposes and audiences, including creative and persuasive writing.
  • You'll develop your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present ideas clearly in writing.
  • You'll practise responding to unseen texts under timed conditions.
  • You'll build your understanding of language and its effects on readers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions covering reading, writing, and spoken language. Assessment is by written exams set by AQA. There is no coursework, but spoken language is assessed separately and recorded. Your teachers will use practice papers and class activities to prepare you for the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service adviser, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence and written records for an employer.
  • Healthcare support worker, needs strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Retail team leader, writes reports and communicates with staff and customers.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks in school.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for learners who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a vocational subject, where GCSE English is often an entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for those aiming to progress to university.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification recognised by many employers as equivalent.
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