English (AQA) GCSE English Language
If you didn’t quite get the result you wanted for GCSE English at school, this one-year programme for adults, delivered from the Bournville campus in Longbridge, develops your skills in the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Improving your GCSEs, particularly English, will have a positive impact on your employment prospects or promotion opportunities within your organisation. It also opens doors to study at a higher level.
Achieving a GCSE in English language will mean you can read a diverse range of texts fluently and with comprehension. You'll develop critical reading skills, using insights gained from extensive reading to enhance your own writing. You'll demonstrate correct grammar usage, accurate punctuation, and spelling proficiency. Additionally, you'll improve your ability to listen to and comprehend spoken language, while effectively using spoken Standard English.
You will need to have either:
• GCSE grade D or 3
•Functional Skills Level 2
Where this is not the case, an assessment of English skills, including spoken English, may be undertaken by a GCSE English specialist in order to determine your ability to complete the course.
Many students go on to Access to Higher Education qualifications or other Level 3 courses, for the purpose of retraining or studying at university.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
There will be a range of work in class, including discussions, group work and individual work, with an equivalent time spent on personal study and homework.
Is this course free?
