--- title: "English" url: "https://greatsankey.org/college/courses-at-barrow-hall-college/english" school: "Great Sankey High School" --- # English Message from Anna Kitchener, Head of KS5 English If you are interested in where our language came from, how it has changed over time and how we continue to adapt its use in society today, you will thoroughly enjoy studying English Language A-level here at BHC. We examine how children acquire language and the amazing processes behind their speech and language development. As well as this, you will be inspired to create your own writing, including opinion articles and commentaries on topics that are important to you, supported and guided by our team of experienced teachers and external workshops. Students who have studied English with us have gone on to study English at universities such as Durham, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester, leading them to successful careers in linguistics, journalism, law, publishing and education. We also offer English Literature A-level, where you will have the opportunity to study a range of authors. Theatre trips are tailored to suit the interests of the class and to challenge you to experience a range of genres through live performances. You will also have the chance to visit Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon and listen to a professor provide further insight into the poetry, plays and novels you are studying. Studying Creative Media offers you the opportunity to understand how and why the media functions, including learning by creating your own media texts. As technology, creativity, and competition increases, these skills become more in demand all over the world. Media studies will equip you with the communication and technology skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace, whether in the media industry or not. These skills include the use of Adobe Premiere Pro creating your own ‘Horror movies’, as well as using Adobe Photoshop to further your creative skills. At Barrow Hall College, we work with local industries to gain experience of in-house media roles; have ‘in conversation’ lectures with film editors; and attend workshops in media skills at the Media Museum, Media City and London film museum. If you choose to study Creative Media with us, you will be well equipped for what the modern workplace is looking for. A-Level English Language ### A-Level English Language **Exam Board** AQA **Entry Requirements** A minimum of 3 grade 5s including English Language and 2 grade 4s at GCSE. **What will I study?** Unit 1 - Language, the Individual and Society; Unit 2 - Language Diversity and Change; Unit 3 Language in Action. **How will I be assessed?** Two externally assessed examinations held at the end of the course equating to 80% of your qualification and coursework equating to 20%. **What will it lead to?** You may go onto university to study English further, or a course which can draw on your English skills. You may enjoy a career as a digital copywriter; editorial assistant; lexicographer; journalist; publishing copy-editor/proof reader or web content manager. A-Level English Literature ### A-Level English Literature **Exam Board** AQA **Entry Requirements** A minimum of 3 grade 5s including English Literature and 2 grade 4s at GCSE. **What will I study?** Unit 1 – Literary genres: Aspects of Tragedy; Unit 2 – Texts and Genres: Elements of Crime Writing; Unit 3 – Theory and Independence. **How will I be assessed?** Two externally assessed examinations held at the end of year two equating to 80% of your qualification and coursework equating to 20%. **What will it lead to?** You may go onto university to study English further, or a course which can draw on your English skills. You may enjoy a career as a writer; journalist; digital copywriter; editorial assistant or a web content manager. BTEC Extended Certificate in Creative Media ### BTEC Extended Certificate in Creative Media **Exam Board** Pearson **Entry Requirements** A minimum of 5 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language plus a Level 2 Pass in BTEC Media (if studied) **What will I study?** Compulsory units - Media Representations, Pre-Production Portfolio and Responding to a Commission plus one optional unit. **How will I be assessed?** 50% internal assessment and 50% externally assessed examinations. **What will it lead to?** You could go on to study on a related course at university or undertake an apprenticeship and enjoy a career as a media planner; multimedia specialist; programme researcher; social media manager; producer or a web content manager. ### Our Sixth Form - [About Barrow Hall College](https://greatsankey.org/college) - [Welcome To BHC](https://greatsankey.org/college/welcome-to-bhc) - [How to Apply](https://greatsankey.org/college/how-to-apply) - [Apply Now!](https://greatsankey.org/college/apply-now) - [BHC Pathways & Entry Requirements](https://greatsankey.org/college/bhc-pathways-entry-requirements) - [BHC Prospectus](https://greatsankey.org/college/bhc-prospectus) - [Student Offer](https://greatsankey.org/college/student-investment) - [Courses at Barrow Hall College](https://greatsankey.org/college/courses-at-barrow-hall-college) - [Virtual Tours of Barrow Hall College](https://greatsankey.org/college/virtual-tours-at-barrow-hall-college) - [Support At BHC](https://greatsankey.org/college/support-at-bhc) - [Student Leadership](https://greatsankey.org/college/student-leadership) - [Aspiring Professionals Programme ](https://greatsankey.org/college/aspiring-professionals-programme) - [High Achievers Programme](https://greatsankey.org/college/high-achievers-programme) - [Year 12 Revision Area](https://greatsankey.org/curriculum/year-12-revision-area) ![Great Sankey High School](https://files.schudio.com/great-sankey-high-school/images/logo/Omega_Part_of_Logo_White_Mono.png) **Great Sankey High School** Barrow Hall Lane Warrington Cheshire WA5 3AA Tel: 01925 724118 Fax: 01925 727396 Email: ## Follow Us - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GreatSankeyHS/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/omega-multi-academy-trust) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/great_sankey_high_school/) ## Translation © Copyright 2016–2026 Great Sankey High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://greatsankey.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) Update cookies preferences