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GCSE English Language in Redruth

Cost£406.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE English Language in Redruth. Evening classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, part-time over 24 weeks.

You'll study texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The course builds your ability to write clearly, using varied vocabulary and sentence structures. You'll prepare for both AQA exam papers and develop skills in reading and analysis. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment so the course is pitched at the right level for you.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you need GCSE English and want a focused fast-track route to improve quickly. You will develop skills to analyse 19th 20th and 21st century texts and write clearly and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures. The course prepares you for both exam papers and expects independent study alongside taught sessions. It is a strong option if you need a grade 4 or above for work training or progression.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you will complete an Initial and Diagnostic assessment to ensure you are working at the most appropriate level for your current needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse fiction and non-fiction texts from different centuries.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures in your writing.
  • You'll develop skills in reading comprehension and inference.
  • You'll evaluate writers' language choices and their effects on readers.
  • You'll prepare for two AQA exam papers covering reading and writing.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classroom sessions at Cornwall College Camborne. The course expects independent study alongside taught classes. Assessment is by two written exams set by AQA. There is no coursework component. Your initial diagnostic assessment helps place you at the right level before you begin.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing in school.
  • Customer service advisor, handles written and verbal communication daily.
  • Administrator, drafts correspondence and manages documents for an employer.
  • Healthcare support worker, records patient notes clearly and accurately.
  • Retail supervisor, writes reports and communicates with team members.
  • Library assistant, helps the public find and use written resources.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for deeper study of language and literature.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in a subject that requires GCSE English as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you want to move toward university study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you need a recognised alternative route to the same standard.
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