Free Level 3 IB Higher Level English Language and Literature Course in Sheerness. Classes run full-time at Leigh Academy Minster over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths, to join. The course develops your ability to read, analyse and evaluate a wide range of texts across different periods, cultures and media. You'll also build skills in writing, speaking and presenting at an advanced level. This is the IB Higher Level English Language and Literature qualification, studied as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Who this course is for
The aims of studies in language and literature courses are to enable students to:
Engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles and cultures.
Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing.
Develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation.
Develop sensitivity to the formal and aesthetic qualities of texts and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at 5+ including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll analyse texts across a range of forms, media, periods and cultures.
You'll develop close reading skills, identifying how language and structure shape meaning.
You'll evaluate the aesthetic and formal qualities of literary and non-literary texts.
You'll build skills in academic writing, including extended essays and comparative analysis.
You'll develop spoken communication skills through presentations and discussion.
You'll explore how context, audience and purpose influence the way texts are produced and received.
You'll interpret texts from multiple critical perspectives, forming and defending your own arguments.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time, with lessons covering set texts, language study and analytical writing. Assessment for the IB Higher Level qualification includes written examinations, an individual oral assessment, and a higher level essay. You'll work through both language and literature components, developing your skills progressively across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Minster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Content writer: creates written content for media, brands and publishers.
Journalist: researches and writes for print, digital or broadcast outlets.
Copywriter: produces persuasive text for advertising and marketing.
Communications officer: manages messaging and media for organisations.
Publishing assistant: supports editorial and production teams in publishing.
Teacher (with further training): teaches English at secondary level.
PR assistant: writes press releases and manages public-facing communications.
What you could study next
BA English Language and Literature: the natural next step at university, building directly on your IB Higher Level study.
BA Journalism or Media Studies: if you want to focus on writing for public audiences.
BA Education or PGCE (with a degree): the route toward teaching English at secondary level.
BA Creative Writing: develops your own writing practice alongside critical study.
