English GCSE (23/24)
Course Overview
This course is for you, if you have a minimum of grade 3 in GCSE English and/or are considered by the tutors to be capable of successfully completing in one year. An assessment will be carried out before you begin the course. You will cover reading, writing and presentation skills. You will be studying 19th, 20th and 21st Century texts, covering a selection of topics. We will be focusing on analysis, evaluation, and comparison skills. You will have a variety of opportunities to improve the standard of your writing.
Success Story
We hear from many of our students that they were not able to achieve at school, but now feel ready to gain their GCSE English. Students go onto great careers such as, teaching assistance, paramedics, or university courses. All our students feel great pride at their success!
Frequently asked questions
This course is for you, if you have a minimum of grade 3 in GCSE English and/or are considered by the tutors to be capable of successfully completing in one year. An assessment will be carried out before you begin the course. You will cover reading, writing and presentation skills. You will be studying 19th, 20th and 21st Century texts, covering a selection of topics. We will be focusing on analysis, evaluation, and comparison skills. You will have a variety of opportunities to improve the standard of your writing.
Grade 3 or Level 2 Functional Skills
Lessons will be either face to face, or we have a fully remote course. There will be regular assessments throughout the year and final national exams in June.
After the GCSE has been achieved, you can go onto our Access, HE or many other courses that require GCSE entry grades.
Pen, paper, binders and highlighters.
Please contact Jill Welbourne for any questions you may have on jill.welbourne@bathcollege.ac.uk or 01225 312191 ext. 369.