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GCSE English Language Course in Taunton

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, University Centre Somerset lists a fee of £864. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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About this course

GCSE English Language Course in Taunton. Evening classes run at Taunton College, part-time over 30 weeks. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll study reading, writing, and spoken language across a range of texts and tasks. The AQA syllabus covers fiction and non-fiction reading, creative writing, and transactional writing such as letters and articles. You'll also develop skills in spoken language and communication.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for creative purposes, including stories and descriptions.
  • You'll write for transactional purposes, such as letters, articles, and speeches.
  • You'll evaluate how writers use language and structure to achieve effects.
  • You'll develop your spoken language and communication skills.
  • You'll practise planning, drafting, and proofreading your written work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Taunton College. Teaching covers reading, writing, and spoken language tasks. Assessment is by two written exams at the end of the course. One exam focuses on reading and writing fiction. The other covers reading and writing non-fiction and transactional texts. Spoken language is assessed separately and does not affect your grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, drafts correspondence and handles written tasks.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing in school.
  • Healthcare receptionist, writes accurate records and communicates with patients.
  • Retail supervisor, prepares written reports and handles customer queries.
  • Call centre agent, uses clear written and spoken communication daily.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a subject that interests you, where GCSE English is often a requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, a route into university for adult learners.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you want a more flexible alternative qualification at the same level.
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