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AS and A-level English Literature A

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• 3.1 Love through the ages
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• 4.2 Texts in shared contexts

4.3 Independent critical study: texts across time

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In Texts across time, students write a comparative critical study of two texts.

This specification is committed to the notion of autonomous personal reading and Texts across time provides a challenging and wide-ranging opportunity for independent study. Possible themes for the comparison are indicated below, but this is not a set list and students are free to develop their own interests from their own wider and independent reading.

Texts chosen for study must maximise opportunities for writing about comparative similarity and difference and must allow access to a range of critical views and interpretations, including over time . Students should take an autonomous approach to the application and evaluation of a range of critical views.

The title 'Independent critical study' highlights the important idea that, within a literature course, students should have the opportunity to work independently. Although one common text could, if required, be taught to a whole cohort, at least one text should be studied independently by each student. Texts should always be chosen with your guidance and support. Students should also individually negotiate their own task.

In Texts across time, students write a comparative critical study of two texts on a theme of their choice. Possible themes include, but are not limited to:

• the struggle for identity
• crime and punishment
• minds under stress
• nostalgia and the past
• satire and dystopia
• war and conflict
• representations of race and ethnicity
• representations of sexuality
• representations of women
• representations of men
• representations of social class and culture.

The spirit of this component is for independent study, with schools and colleges submitting work on a range of texts and tasks. Schools and colleges are encouraged to check the appropriateness of texts and tasks with their non-exam assessment adviser, especially where there may be some uncertainty on the approach being taken, either by the school or college as a whole or by individual students.

• The word count is 2,500 words.
• Tasks should be designed to ensure that students address all assessment objectives in their essay response.
• An appropriate academic bibliography (not included within the 2,500 word count) must be included.
• An appropriately academic form of referencing must be used.

The following conditions apply to the texts chosen:

• one text must have been written pre-1900
• two different authors must be studied
• set texts listed for the A-level exam components cannot be used for non-exam assessment, even if they will not be used in the exam
• the essay is comparative and connective so equal attention must be paid to both texts
• a poetry text could be either one longer narrative poem or a single authored collection of shorter poems. If using a collection of poetry, students must have studied the whole text and select at least two poems to write about in detail as examples of the wider collection
• single authored collections of short stories are permissible. If using a collection of short stories, students must have studied the whole text and select at least two stories to write about in detail as examples of the wider collection
• texts chosen for study may include texts in translation that have been influential and significant in the development of literature in English. The translated text should be treated as the original writer's own words for assessment purposes. Therefore, schools and colleges should ensure that they use a version recognised by academia as being a high quality translation which supports the original author's writing appropriately.

Recommended texts

Texts listed in the A-level core set text and comparative set text lists in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 cannot be studied for non-exam assessment. Texts chosen for study may include texts in translation that have been influential and significant in the development of literature in English.

Possible pre-1900 texts include, but are not limited to:

NEA prohibited texts

Students cannot use the following texts for non-exam assessment as they appear on the exam set text lists.

Examples of choices of non-exam assessment texts and possible connections

Compare and contrast the presentation of British attitudes to race and ethnicity in The Moonstone and in Zadie Smith’s White Teeth in the light of this view.

In what ways do you think the Gothic settings of these texts help the writers to shape their presentation of heroines in peril?

Compare and contrast the presentation of Sue Trinder in Fingersmith with Marian Halcombe in The Woman in White in the light of this view.

All about A level English Language – course information

What's a level english language about.

A Level English Language has become a popular and academically prestigious qualification, one that has grown significantly in recent years as an increasingly diverse range of students becomes fascinated by how we communicate and interact with others in different contexts. As a pathway to university study, English Language is ideal for most disciplines as it brings together elements of the social sciences, humanities and creative subjects while requiring forensic analytical study of texts, transcripts, and even multi-modal forms like messaging. Students are, equally, encouraged to explore their own writing by producing original material across a range of styles and genres. Budding journalists often find the material generated by the course forming the basis of their first published material, while the surge in the number of students enrolling for separate and combined English Language/Linguistics courses in universities demonstrates their engagement with the preparatory A Level course.

What sort of work is involved?

Variety is the key here - most courses will require you to explore the effects of written texts in a range of registers and styles and they will, in turn, ask you to experiment with the drafting and editing of creative and re-creative material of your own based, in part, upon these models. There is scope for detailed discussion of the material in class, for extensive independent reading of articles by linguists and those involved in complementary areas of study, for example sociology and child psychology, as well as interesting fieldwork, requiring students to collect information and conduct interviews with members of the public regarding language in everyday use. Essays will form a major part of the assessment profile, but these will often be based on stimulus material available in the examination, and will focus on the evaluative process as much as the technical accuracy of the student’s writing. You do not need to be a voracious reader to benefit from the course; neither does your own writing need to be flawless!

What background do I need?

A good pass grade in GCSE English Language - widely recognised as a 5 - will be sufficient to enable students to progress and develop. Although some of the A Level material will build on work done at GCSE, much is new and therefore a willingness to learn and a confidence to express ideas on paper and verbally are the most important attributes students should possess. GCSE passes in linked subjects like English Literature, History, Geography and other humanities/social sciences may help prepare students for the essay writing and the research elements but there are very few stipulations and most students with a positive work ethic and an open minded approach thrive on the courses offered.

Where can it lead?

University English Language and Linguistics departments are vibrant and forward-thinking places and a degree course in English Language, with or without an associated discipline, is to be recommended. For most degree courses, universities welcome the study skills that English Language A Level promotes, such as independent research, data manipulation, evaluative writing and accurate, fluent prose. That English Language is a multidisciplinary subject is very helpful to students who wish to keep career options open at 18 and who may look for the possibility to move on to postgraduate courses in subjects as varied as Law, Modern Foreign Languages and Education. The versatility that an A Level in English Language offers students allied to the esteem in which it is held by universities and prospective employers makes the subject ideal for those embarking on most career pathways not least because organisations are keen to recruit those with very competent spoken and written communication.

The English Language course is accessible for those wishing to study it over three terms although some structured preliminary work before joining may be beneficial. Assuming guided learning hours are broadly the same as other A Level subjects receive, students should be able to cover all material and be well prepared for the examination units and for the twenty percent NEA (teacher-marked, non examined assessment), if appropriate. There is ample evidence of students completing the course in a year attaining very impressive grades but do expect to have to invest more of your own time in catching up with course content missed and consolidating essay writing through practice.

All major examination boards offer English Language A Level and most have a built in coursework (NEA) unit. CIE offers an examination-only route with the opportunity to take the AS units in November or June and to carry the result forward, completing the A2 units in subsequent exam sessions. The AQA course is one of the most popular, though it has many features in common with all other examination boards in terms of topic areas, and consists of the following:

Unit 1: Language, the individual and society

The first section of this examination paper will test candidates’ ability to manipulate methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode and representation in relation to two unseen texts. There will be some subject specific terminology that students will be expected to know and to apply appropriately.

The second section offers a specific focus on Child Language Acquisition and deals with the stages of spoken language acquisition through to the age of around seven as well as the theories underpinning this development. There will also be an expectation that students will understand how reading and writing acquisition is achieved. Source material, often in the form of a transcript, will be provided to help guide the student response.

Total time available - 2 hours 30 minutes

Unit 2: Language diversity and change

The first section of this examined unit will look at how language use varies across gender, social class and ethnicity, as well as how the English language has developed and changed over time. Students will be expected to have studied texts during the course across a range of social and historical contexts and will be asked to write an extended essay using their knowledge and understanding.

The second section focuses more specifically on the idea of discourse - that language conveys attitudes and forms of representation that are being projected by the producer and are directed at influencing the listener/reader. There will be two unseen texts that will guide students’ response but wider knowledge must be incorporated.

Unit 3: Language in Action

This is the independent investigation and is marked by teacher assessment. It is not examined and covers 20% of the award.

The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise. It requires students to carry out two different kinds of individual research:

• a language investigation (2,000 words excluding data)
• a piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each).

Students can choose to pursue a study of spoken, written or multimodal data, or a mixture of text types, demonstrating knowledge in areas of individual interest. In preparation for this, students need to study how to:

• identify an appropriate investigation topic and research questions
• select and apply a methodology for data collection and analysis
• work in greater depth and with greater range
• transcribe spoken data where appropriate
• use language concepts and ideas

English Language at A Level is both an engaging and a rewarding one for students who possess intellectual curiosity and a general interest in communication.

This article was written by Bob Simpson, Head of English, Rochester Independent College .

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Year 11 is hard. Not only do you have your exams coming up, but you also have to decide what you want to do next. One of your options is to study A-Levels but even this comes with problems of its own. To begin with, you’ll have to pick which A-Levels you want to do. Picking your A-Levels can be a difficult process. After all, you have so many different things to consider. From the subjects you are good at, the ones you enjoy and then there’s also the ones that will help you out in the future.

Picking any A-Level subject can become near impossible if you don’t truly know what is involved in the subject. This is especially true for subjects like A-Level English Language as you may think of it as an extension of what you studied at GCSE. However, it’s not the same.

Continue reading to learn what A-Level English Language is all about. In this article, we will explore how it is different to the GCSE and why it may be an option for you. If you’ve not yet chosen, this article will help you to make your decision.

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Can you do English language at A-Level?

There is so much emphasis on GCSE English Language. Not only is it a compulsory subject but it is also normally a requirement along with GCSE Maths to go onto many further education courses, such as A-Levels, or even to get some jobs.

For more information about compulsory GCSE subjects, check out this Think Student article . For more information about the subjects that you need to do A-Levels, look at this article from Think Student.

While there is this emphasis at GCSE, this doesn’t continue to A-Levels. This may make you wonder whether English language is even offered at A-Level.

To put it simply, yes you can study A-Level English Language . However, it is very different to the GCSE.

As an A-Level English Language student myself, I would personally describe it as the linguistic study of the English language. In comparison, GCSE is more about the building up of your core skills in English and your ability to apply these. You can learn more about it in the following section.

What do you do in A-Level English Language?

As mentioned above, A-Level English Language is very different to GCSE English Language. However, as this is such a vague description, you may be wondering what this actually means.

While what you exactly study will depend on which exam board your school or college chooses, for all exam boards with A-Level English Language you will do textual analysis . This will be throughout a range of texts, from transcripts to multimodal texts.

You will also learn about the history of the English language and its different varieties, often including the language of children . For more information about this, check out this article by CIFE. Also, look at this guide by Superprof.

While they will vary, all the A-Level English Language courses are based around the 5 assessment objectives (AOs) that are set by Ofqual . These assessment objectives essentially set a basis of what you need to have learnt and achieved by the end of your qualification.

These AOs are then tested in both your final exams and your non-exam assessment (NEA). The assessment objectives are the same for each exam board. For A-Level English Language, they are as follows:

• AO1 – Students need to apply appropriate levels of language analysis, use the appropriate terminology and write coherently.
• AO2 – Students need to show their critical analytical skills in reference to language issues and concepts.
• AO3 – Students need to analyse and evaluate language use and features in relation to context and the meanings created.
• AO4 – Students need to compare different texts using linguistic analysis and language concepts.
• AO5 – Students need to show a creative and overall good use of English communication.

For more information about these assessment objectives, check out this guide from AQA.

How are you assessed in A-Level English Language?

Like many A-Levels, particularly the humanities subjects, A-Level English Language isn’t only assessed with the typical written exams. Instead, it usually comes as a mixture of coursework also known as a non-exam assessment (NEA) alongside those more typical written exams .

Both the A-Level English Language exams and the NEA will greatly vary based on your exam board. However, they all share some similar aspects, especially as many of the taught topics are roughly the same .

Also, as mentioned above, they are all designed to test you on 5 pieces of criteria known as assessment objectives (AOs). To learn more about these, please refer to the section above.

To learn more about how the main exam boards’ assessments in detail, check out the following headings.

How is AQA A-Level English Language assessed?

AQA A-Level English Language is comprised of 2 exams and a non-exam assessment (NEA) . The NEA is worth 20% in total, although it is worth 2 pieces of coursework and so these are 10% each. The 2 exam papers are then worth 40% each.

The first paper is called ‘Language, the Individual and Society’ it lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 100 marks . On this paper, students are assessed on variations and representations in texts and children’s language up to the age of 11.

The second paper is ‘Language Diversity and Change’, it is also 2.5 hours and 100 marks . Students are assessed on diversity and change in the English language as well as their writing skills among other things.

On one piece of coursework, students will have to carry out their own language investigation into an area of language of their choice . They will then have to write up a 2000-word report on this.

In the other piece of coursework, students will have to do their own piece of writing based on a similar piece of their choosing . They will then have to write a linguistic commentary comparing these.

To learn more about how AQA A-Level English Language is assessed, check out this page from the AQA website.

How is Edexcel A-Level English Language assessed?

Edexcel A-Level English Language is comprised of 3 exams and a non-exam assessment . The NEA is also worth 20% of the overall qualification, leaving the 3 papers to be worth 20%, 25% and 35%.

The first paper is focused on language variation. It is worth 35% of the qualification and 60 marks . In total, students will have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete it.

 In section A, individual variation in modern texts is assessed and in section it is variation in different time periods.

The second paper is focused on children’s language and is worth 20% of the qualification . It is 45 marks and only last 1 hour and 15 minutes. Students will only answer one question on this paper.

The third paper is about language investigation and is worth 25% . It lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes and is also 45 marks. It also has a section A and a section B.

The NEA is all about crafting language and so writing skills are mainly being tested.

For their first assignment, students will need to write two pieces in the same genre that are different either due to their purpose or their intended audience . This first piece should be between 2500 and 3000 words.

Their second assignment is to write a commentary on this . This linguistic commentary should be about 1000 words.

To learn more click here to look at the Edexcel A-Level English Language specification that can be found on their website.

How is OCR A-Level English Language assessed?

OCR A-Level English Language is made up of 2 exams and a non-exam assessment . Its structure is more similar to that of AQA with the NEA being worth 20% and the two exams 40% each.

The first paper is about language exploration . It last 2 hours and 30 minutes and is worth 80 marks.

Unlike the previous exam boards, it is split into 3 sections A, B and C. These are all involved with students being assessed on language analysis, textual comparisons and language debates .

The second paper is about linguistic variation . Once again, it is 2 hours and 30 minutes long and is worth 80 marks. It is also split into sections A, B and C.

These sections are each focused on how language is used in specific contexts across time and place . This includes children’s language as well as language in the media.

The OCR A-Level English Language NEA is also split into two tasks. The first task is a language investigation of the student’s choosing . This part in particular will help to develop their research skills.

Their second task is to create an academic poster that clearly presents the research they carried out for their investigation .

To learn more about OCR A-Level English Language, check out this page on the OCR website.

Is A-Level English Language respected?

When considering A-Levels, it can be hard to tell what subjects are more respected than others. This is especially as different people choose their A-Level options with different things in mind.

  However, there are a group of subjects that can be considered more respected than others. These are called facilitating subjects.

Facilitating subjects are subjects that are recommended options for A-Level study if you are considering going to university .

This is because these subjects are very academic and so are often preferred by universities, particularly the most prestigious ones, such as Russel Group universities. They are especially recommended if you aren’t sure what you want to take at university.

There are 10 of these facilitating subjects. They are as follows:

• English literature
• Modern languages
• Classical languages
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics

To learn more about these options and facilitating subjects altogether, check out this guide by Success At School.

A-Level English Language is not a part of this list. This shows that it is not considered one of the most academic and as a result isn’t the most respected A-Level subject.

  Despite this, A-Level English Language is still a core subject that is respected. For more about this, check out this article from Stonebridge College.

Also, A-Level English Language can help you to develop a wide range of highly respected transferable skills for both work and further study . These include analytical skills, critical thinking, research skills and communication skills.

 For more about what you can get from A-Level English Language, check out this article by Oxford Home Schooling.

Is A-Level English Language hard?

As A-Levels are level 3 qualifications, they are a step up from GCSEs, which are level 2 qualifications . How big this step appears will very simply depend on what A-Levels you study. Despite this, it is often a pretty big change.

To learn more about level 2 and level 3 qualifications, you can check out their respective Think Student articles here and here .

Questioning the difficulty of a subject, especially one like A-Level English Language, is bound to be incredibly subjective. This is especially as it will depend on your strengths and how you work best .

Despite this, I would personally say that A-Level English Language is pretty hard as there’s quite a lot of content and you will also have a substantial amount of coursework .

Naturally, A-Level English Language is an essay-based subject. It also deals quite heavily with analysis as well as different theories and researchers. All of this put together can make it quite a frightful set of exams. However, you may find this easier if these are your strengths.

All in all, A-Level English Language is most certainly doable as long as you are properly prepared. The best way to be prepared for it is to revise effectively .

If you want to learn how to best revise for A-Level English Language, check out this Think Student article . 

Should you take A-Level English Language?

Deciding whether or not you should take an A-Level is going to depend on a range of criteria that you will need to set for yourself. I can’t tell you if you should take it or not. However, you check out the following tips for a bit of guidance for what you need to think about when deciding.

Will you be able to work independently during A-Level English Language?

Regardless of which exam board you get for A-Level English Language, you will have to do some kind of coursework or non-exam assessment (NEA) . These pieces of coursework will have to be completed independently.

While you should still be able to get support from your teacher, you will mostly be working on this outside of class . You will also have deadlines to meet, and you will have to juggle it with all the other things you have to do.

If you are someone who thrives in this kind of environment, then doing A-Level English Language will be better suited to you . That’s not to say that you can’t take it otherwise. However, you will need to work on these skills.

Will you enjoy A-Level English Language?

No matter what benefits it may bring to your future, taking subjects you don’t enjoy can truly be a mistake. To begin with, if you don’t like them then you’re less likely to do well in them as you won’t be able to motivate yourself as easil y.

This can backfire on you as you may not get the grades you were after, or you may end up simply dropping the subject.

Is English Language one of your strengths?

A-Level English Language is a lot harder than GCSE English Language. If you really struggled in GCSE English Language, it is probably not a good idea to take it at A-Level .

This is because if you are struggling from the start you will end up more stressed during your A-Levels. This could lead to burn out or a range of other negative effects to your mental health. If you want to learn more about burn out, check out this article from BBC Bitesize.

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Confused about how your AS-level and A-level studies are structured? We clear up what you'll study (and when)

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What is an A-level?

An ‘advanced level’ or A-level is a qualification available across a range of subjects to school-leavers – graded A*-E. A-levels are studied across two years: your AS year (year 12) and your A2 year (year 13). You may sometimes hear A-levels being described as 'linear' – this phrase is used to describe the fact that A-level grades are determined by your final exam results at the end of year 13.  Visit our sister site The Student Room's A-levels forum to see what other students are saying about year 12 and 13.

What A-level subjects can you study?

There are around 80 different subjects available to study at A-level. However, the options available to you will depend on what your school or college offers.

Typical A-level subjects include:

• Ones you’ve studied before: e.g. history, music, chemistry 
• Variations on ones you’ve studied before: e.g. you could choose between English Literature, English Language, or both; or you could take maths and further maths
• Subjects you’ve never had the chance to study before: e.g. law, philosophy, psychology

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What do you need to study A-levels?

Schools and colleges will often look for at least five GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent. English, maths and sometimes science are the important subjects to get these grades in – not just when applying to A-levels, but to university and jobs too. While a 4 is the minimum, higher GCSE grades will leave you in a better position.

• Read more: what A-level subjects do you need for the degree you want to study?

How do A-levels work?

Your as year (year 12).

You’ll typically choose three or four subjects to take. Some students take more subjects, if they’re planning to apply to a competitive university (like  Oxford or Cambridge ) or course (like medicine or law), for example. Most universities’ A-level entry requirements boil down to three A-level grades. At the end of the first year, you take exams in all your subjects. If you're taking a full A-level, these results won't have any impact on your final grade – although they could help shape your predicted grades. If you're just taking the subject as an AS-level, this exam will determine your final grade.  (Note: the above only applies in England. In Wales and Northern Ireland, your AS-level marks can still be banked and carried over to count towards 40% of your final A-level grade.)

Your A2 year (year 13)

You’ll continue with your remaining subjects to achieve the full A-level. At the end of year 13, your all-important exams will decide your final A-level grades. These will test you on content from both years.  Depending on the offers you receive, your A-level grades will determine whether you’ll be heading straight off to uni, going through Clearing or taking a different path altogether.

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What is an AS-level?

This simply refers to the first year of a full A-level.  You can study a subject for one year and achieve an AS-level qualification that’s independent from those subjects you carry on with to the full A-level. Most students who decide to take an extra AS-level do it in their first year, so they can focus 100% on their A-levels in their second year. When you decide to continue an AS subject into your A2 year, you’re pursuing it further for the full A-level qualification.

Your AS-levels do matter 

That AS-level qualification for the subject you’ve dropped is still important in its own way. Whatever Ucas points this translates to may still contribute to the total points you apply to university with. AS-levels are now equal to 40% of an A-level. For example, an A-level A grade is worth 48 Ucas points and an AS-level A grade is worth 20.  Your teachers will also decide your predicted grades based on your AS-level performance in these subjects, which will impact your university application.

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Can I take an AS-level?

Schools and colleges are not legally obliged to offer AS-levels and enter students for the relevant exams, so not everywhere will offer them.  When choosing your A-levels – including whether you want to stay at your school to study them, or go elsewhere – check what options the institution offers.

Can I study Btecs with A-levels?

Yes, you can – this article goes into more detail about taking a Btec with A-levels , including advice from students who've done it about how to juggle the qualifications.  Your decision to study a combination of A-levels and Btecs will depend on a few things, particularly what you plan to do afterwards. While Btecs allow students to acquire practical and vocational skills as part of the course, some universities and courses may have qualification preferences they look for. They’ll state clearly what they look for in their entry requirements, so if you have your heart set on a certain university or course it's worth checking which qualifications they'll accept before you make any decisions about what to study. 

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Do you still get A-levels with coursework?

A-levels are primarily assessed by exams, which take place at the end of your second year. You’ll also take exams at the end of your first year, but these won’t count towards your final A-level grades. Some subjects will be the exception to this, including:

• art and design, which understandably involves coursework projects you work on throughout the year;
• chemistry, biology, and physics, which include a practical element throughout the course.

What can you do after A-levels?

Here are some ideas:

• Apply for university. Search for a course to see what entry requirements universities ask for and see what A-levels are essential for different degrees . If you’re not sure what you want to study, drop your A-levels into our explorer to see the full breadth of available degrees.
• Keep your options open with a foundation degree , Higher National Diploma or Higher National Certificate. These are shorter – just one or two years in duration – and can be ‘topped up’ to a full degree later if you wish.  
• If you want a degree but without the fees, consider the higher or degree apprenticeship route . This combines university study with real work experience in a company.
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A Level English Language and Literature

Study this A Level English Language and Literature course from home and earn up to 56 UCAS points. We have a 94% pass rate** with our A Levels!

Course duration

Up to two years.

Course outcome

A Level English Language and Literature from Edexcel.

Entry requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of a grade 5/B in GCSE English Language and/or English Literature.

Two written exams and two pieces of coursework.

Course Options

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Course overview

• Gain an official English Language & Literature qualification from Edexcel.
• Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
• Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
• No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
• Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
• Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
• Choose to include exams and save up to £400 *.

During your A Level English Language and Literature studies, you’ll delve into how spoken and written voices are formed to create a persona. You will also learn how writers use language techniques to create their work and communicate their ideas. Texts you will study during this course include All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, and The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

Depending on the degree and career you aspire to, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level History , A Level Religious Studies , and A Level Classical Civilisation .

A Level English Language and Literature via distance learning

This A Level English Language and Literature course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course content

Qualification code: Pearson Edexcel – 9ELO

Component 1 - Voices in speech and writing

• Voices in speech and writing: an anthology
• All My Sons by Arthur Miller

Component 2 - Varieties in language and literature

• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

Component 3 - Coursework

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
• Grayson Perry: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl by Wendy Jones

Exam details

Paper 1: voices in speech and writing – 9elo/01.

• Type: written examination
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Weighting: 40% of A Level
• Total marks: 50
• Assessed: component 1
• Assessment format: one comparative essay question and one extract-based essay

Paper 2: Varieties in language and literature – 9ELO/02

• Assessed: component 2
• Assessment format: one essay question and one comparative essay question

Coursework: Investigating and creating texts – 9ELO/03

• Type: coursework
• Weighting: 20% of A Level
• Total marks: 60
• Assessed: component 3
• Assessment format: two pieces of original writing and one analytical commentary

Extra information

You will have two years to complete your A Level English Language and Literature course.

The only deadlines involved in studying this course are concerning the A Level exam and coursework timetables. Please see the exams and assessments section for more information on this.

Exams and assessments

To achieve your A Level English Language and Literature qualification, you must complete the exams and coursework required. There are two written exams and two pieces of coursework you need to complete for this course which will cover the topics studied on this course. A breakdown of the exam papers and coursework can be found in the following section.

When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.

Choosing to add the exams package

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. Please note that the A Level exam timetable typically takes place during May and June each year. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board – cut-off dates apply.

Please note, our A Level exam centre locations for this course are as follows:

• St Neots, Cambridgeshire
• High Wycombe

The course-only option

If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you. In this instance, you are advised to contact Pearson Edexcel exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.

Study method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

• Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
• Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Upon successful completion of your exams and coursework, you will be awarded an A Level qualification in English Language and Literature issued by Edexcel . You will also receive UCAS points relevant to the grade you achieved to support your university application.

Degrees this subject could lead to

This A Level English Language and Literature course is perfect for anyone thinking of studying a degree in English literature, journalism, and education.

Future career options

You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills during your studies that will come in useful for future careers in:

• Teaching and education
• Publishing and editing
• Playwriting
• Broadcasting and media

The final grade you achieve in your A Level will be translated into UCAS points. Based on your grade, you will be awarded up to 56 points per A Level which can then be added together to reach the UCAS points you need to be accepted by your chosen university.

To help you achieve the best possible grade from home, we recommend that you complete the tutor-marked assessments included in your course materials. These are designed to provide you with detailed feedback to help you fine-tune your technique before you sit your exam. Completing your tutor-marked assessments will also help your tutor to provide you with a predicted grade if this is required for your UCAS application.

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To find out more about Open Study College, the A Levels we offer and how they work, download our  A Level prospectus .

Is this A Level the same qualification as an A Level I would achieve at a school or college?

Yes, you will study the same course, take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

What previous knowledge do I need to enrol onto an A Level course?

We recommend that you have a minimum of a grade 5 (equivalent to a grade B) in GCSE English Language and/or English Literature as well as a competent reader to enrol on this course.

What is included in the cost of this A Level course?

When you enrol on this A Level course with OSC, you will receive:

• Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
• Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
• Course materials with learning activities.
• Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
• A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
• A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
• A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
• A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
• If you choose to add exams to your enrolment with an A Level package, then your exam and coursework marking fees will be included. We will also handle the booking on your behalf. Otherwise, we can refer you to one of our partner exam centres located throughout the UK so you can book your exam yourself.

* Not included with the online study option

Is there a required reading list for my A Level course?

Yes, you will be required to purchase the following books:

Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, in order to achieve your A Level qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board. A Level exams take place during the summer exam period which typically falls in May and June each year.

You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.

Please note: if you add on exams you will need to sit these exams in either the Birmingham, Coventry, Doncaster, Bolton, Wimbledon, Taunton, or St Neots (Cambridgeshire) examination centre.

Are there any additional costs?

If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your A Level, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams and arranging your coursework marking for you when you are ready.

You will be required to purchase the additional books outlined in the reading list.

What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study our A Level courses abroad, however, you must sit your exams within the UK at an official exam centre.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.

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• How to Make Your Coursework as Good as It Can Possibly Be

Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to your overall grade. Many students prefer coursework, because it’s a chance to showcase your academic abilities away from the high-pressured environment of the exam room, making it ideal for those who don’t perform to the best of their abilities in exams. However, the time you have available for coursework, in contrast with the time constraints of the exam room, can lull some students into a false sense of security. Coursework is arguably just as challenging as exams, just in different ways – and, given the fact that you have more time, much higher standards are expected of you in coursework than in exams. Careful planning and research are needed for successful coursework, as well as strong data-gathering and essay-writing skills. In this article, we look at how to produce excellent coursework, from planning to proofreading. This information might also be useful to you if you’re planning on attending an Oxford Summer School this summer.

What is coursework?

GCSE and A-level coursework typically takes the form of an extended essay or project. Its objectives vary from one subject to another, but there’s usually an emphasis on the student conducting independent research into a topic of their own choice. Thus coursework often takes the form of some sort of investigation; it may, therefore, help to have your ‘detective’ hat on as you explore, investigate and analyse your topic. You can usually work on your coursework at home, though it’s sometimes completed under controlled conditions through sessions at school. To give you a better idea of how coursework varies from one subject to another, here are some examples:

• English – English coursework usually takes the form of an extended essay with a title of your choice. You’re usually given a choice of themes and/or texts to explore, and you could choose a format such as a comparison between a set text and another one.
• Geography – Geography coursework usually focuses on the gathering, reporting and interpretation of data designed to answer a particular geographical question. You could investigate usage of a shopping centre, for example, or look at erosion on a particular beach.
• Sciences – coursework for science subjects often takes the form of a scientific project or experiment that you conduct and report on yourself.

Before you start work on your coursework, it’s essential that you have a thorough understanding of the rules. Failing to conform to the rules – inadvertently or not – may result in your coursework (or possibly even your entire qualification) being disqualified, so it’s a serious matter.

• No plagiarism – this is particularly dangerous given the ready availability of relevant information on the internet these days. Make sure everything is in your own words; you’ll need to sign a declaration stating that it’s your own original work.
• There’s only so much help your teacher can give you . They can provide guidance on what you need to include, and on what the examiners will be looking for. You can ask them questions, but they’ll usually only be able to check through your first draft once and offer broad hints on updating it.
• Check the word count , and stick to it. Find out whether footnotes, appendices and bibliographies are included in the word count.
• Check what topics you’re allowed to do your coursework on; if there’s an exam on this topic, you’ll almost certainly have to choose a different one for your coursework.

Choose your topic wisely

Ideally, choose something you’re genuinely interested in, as your enthusiasm will come across and you’ll find it more enjoyable to write. If there’s something you’ve been working on for the course so far that you’ve particularly enjoyed, you may be able to focus more on this as part of your coursework. For science coursework, you’ll need to choose something to investigate that you can measure, change and control; it should be what’s called a ‘fair test’, meaning that you have to acknowledge all the controls you use in the experiment and why. Try not to pick a topic for which the scope is too vast, as you’ll struggle to research it properly and you’re unlikely to do it justice, and it’ll be hard to keep within the word limit. Ask your teachers for some guidance on choosing your topic if you’re not sure what to write about; they might even tell you a bit about what previous students have done to give you some inspiration.

Plan how long it’s going to take

Never leave your coursework until the last minute, even if this is your normal approach to essays and it usually works for you. Make sure you understand when the deadlines are, including time for submitting a first draft for comments from your teacher. Then schedule blocks of time for working on it, allowing plenty of time before the deadline to cater for any unexpected delays. Allow ample time for making corrections based on teacher feedback on your first draft, and keep some time aside before the deadline for final editing and proofreading. Because actual deadlines are few and far between, you’ll need to take responsibility for the writing process and impose some deadlines on yourself to ensure it’s finished in time. Write down your deadlines on a calendar, with the coursework broken into stages and dates assigned to each, by which time each task should be complete. You can base your stages on the next few points in this article – research and data gathering, a structure plan for the piece of work, writing up, and so on.

Conducting your research and gathering data

As coursework is primarily a research exercise, the research phase is crucial, so don’t be tempted to skimp on it and go straight to writing up. Use as many different resources as you can to gather data: books, journals, newspapers, television, radio, the internet and anything else you think might be relevant. For science and Geography coursework, you’ll need to base your work on a hypothesis, so the research stage should start by coming up with at least one hypothesis, otherwise your research will lack direction. The research phase for some subjects may involve site visits for gathering data, so allow plenty of time for this, particularly if you need your parents to drive you somewhere to do so. If it’s a scientific experiment you’re conducting for your coursework, you’ll need to pay careful attention to planning the experiment using rigorous scientific methods (also noting what Health and Safety precautions you are taking), as well as reading up on the background and theory so that you have an idea of what to expect from the outcome of your experiment. In the research stage, make notes about what you expect to happen, so that you can later compare your expectations with what actually did happen. The experiment itself also forms part of the research and data-gathering stage for your science coursework; in the write-up stage, which we come onto shortly, you analyse and write up the results.

Plan your structure

Once you’ve completed your research, the process of writing up begins. Before you get down to the actual writing, however, it’s advisable to write a plan for how you’re going to structure it – essentially an essay plan for English coursework and other subjects for which the coursework is based on an extended essay. It’ll look slightly different from an essay plan for science subjects and others that revolve around project work, but the principle is the same: plan out what order you’re going to present your information in. For big projects, this is particularly important, because with a lot of information to convey, you risk being disorganised and waffling.

Writing up your project

For any coursework, but particularly coursework based around an extended essay, you’ll need to perfect your essay-writing abilities. For science coursework, writing up your project also involves data analysis, as you interpret the results of your experiment and work your notes into formal scientific language.

When you’re writing up, it’s important to find a place where you can work quietly, without distractions that could cause you to make careless errors. You wouldn’t want noise or distractions when you were in an exam room, so treat your coursework with the same reverence.

Supporting materials and images

For some subjects, namely the sciences and Geography, it would be appropriate to include images, graphs, charts, tables and so on in your coursework. For example, for Geography coursework, your extra material could include annotated images and maps of the site you’re talking about, plus tables, graphs and charts. An appendix could then detail your raw data; if, for example, your coursework focused on the results of a survey, you could put the raw survey responses in an appendix and provide summaries and analysis in the main body of the coursework.

Footnotes and bibliography

As we said earlier, it’s important that you always use your own words in your coursework to avoid the possibility of falling foul of plagiarism rules. However, it’s acceptable to quote from another source, as you would in any piece of academic writing, but you must make sure that you state where it is from and use quotation marks to show that it’s a quote from somewhere else. The best way of citing another work is to use a footnote; word processors will allow you to insert one, and it just puts a little number at the end of the sentence and another in the footer of the document, into which you put the name of the author and work, and the page within that work that the quote can be found. At the end of your piece of work, include a bibliography that includes a list of every external source you’ve used in the creation of your coursework. Stick to a set formula when including books. A common format is: Author Surname, Initial. (Date) – Title of Book , page number For example: Lewis, C.S. (1960) – Studies in Words , p. 45 When you get to university, you’ll be expected to include footnotes and bibliographies in all your essays, so it’s a good habit to get into and coursework gives you good practice at it.

The final pre-submission check

Having completed a first draft, received feedback from your teacher, and honed your work into a finished piece of coursework, have a final check through it before you send off your coursework for submission.

• Sense check : have a read through your completed piece of work and check that it all makes sense. Make sure you haven’t contradicted yourself anywhere, or repeated yourself, or laboured the point. If there are any facts that you may have meant to look up to double check their accuracy, do so now.
• Word count : ensure that the completed work falls within the word count, and double check whether the bibliography should be included in the word count. If you’ve exceeded it, you’ll need to work through the piece and tighten up your writing, omitting unnecessary information, reordering sentences so that they use fewer words, and so on.
• Proofread : check your spelling and grammar, and ensure that there are no typos. Don’t just use the spellcheck – go through it with a fine toothcomb, manually, and if you can, ask someone to read through it for you to see if they spot anything you haven’t.
• Formatting : check that you’ve included page numbers, and that the font and line spacing is consistent throughout the work. Ensure that the font is plain and easy to read, such as Arial or Times New Roman.
• Bibliography : check that you’ve included everything, that the format is the same for all sources mentioned, and that the right information is included for each.

Once this stage is complete, you’re ready to submit your coursework along with your declaration that it’s entirely your own work. Get ready for a feeling of immense satisfaction when you finally send off your hard work!

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Entry requirements.

You don’t need any previous qualifications to take this course, but a C in GCSE English Language is recommended.

You don’t need to be based in the UK to enrol, however, you must sit your exams at a UK-based exam centre.

If English is your second language, we recommend you have an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, but we’re happy to review your case on an individual basis.

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This online course will teach you the AQA English Language A Level syllabus (7702).

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For full details of what you’ll explore through each theme, download our A Level English Language course guide.

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Please note that you’re responsible for booking your exams, and that you must be based in the UK to sit them.

You’ll arrange to sit them at a UK school or college roughly 6 months before your chosen exam date.

There are 2 exams for the AQA English Language A Level syllabus (7702):

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You'll also complete 2 pieces of coursework that will count towards your grade:

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• Language investigation and an informative media text (2,500 - 3,500 words)

As an approved AQA centre, we'll supervise, authenticate and mark your coursework. You'll sit your exams at your chosen exam centre.

Your coursework fees of £169.75 are additional to the course cost. You'll also pay exam centre fees directly to your chosen exam centre.

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We make it easy to shape learning around your life with our flexible schedule, unlimited support, and interest-free payment plans.

That's why every year, we help thousands of students like you get the A Levels they need to succeed.

Is this the same A Level qualification I'd get in school?

Yes, it’s exactly the same.

You’ll sit the same A Level English Language exams at the same time as all the other students in the UK, and you’ll receive the same results, transcript and qualification.

Your A Level will be accepted by universities, colleges and employers worldwide, exactly as if you'd studied in school or college.

Your qualification is accredited by AQA, the largest A Level awarding body. They set and mark the exams for around half of all A Levels taken in the UK each year.

When can I start my course?

Right away! There’s no need to wait until September to enrol – you can begin your course at any time.

Once you enrol, you’ll be able to log in to your course and get started by the next working day.

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How do I book my exam?

Roughly 6 months before your chosen exam date, you should book your place at an exam centre to take the AQA English Language A Level syllabus (7702)  exam.

Your exam centre could be a school or college that's also submitting its own students for the exam, or it could be a private exam centre. Our partner centre,  Tutors & Exams , offers various discounts to ICS Learn students and has nine exam venues across the UK, including: Belfast, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.

AQA publish  a list of exam centres  that may accept private candidates. This won’t cover every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.

Please note that you can't sit AQA A Level exams outside the UK.

Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They’ll vary depending on which centre you choose.

How do I enrol?

If you’d like to pay in full, you can enrol online using the ‘Add to Basket’ button at the top of the page.

If you’d like to set up an interest-free* payment plan, get in touch with our A Level Advisors on 0800 015 3326. You can also verify that your course is budget-friendly when you use our handy affordability calculator . 

If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please tell your Course Advisor before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.

What is a Student Course Summary?

Student Course Summaries are monthly reports we create (per subject) for both students and parents who want to remain in the know with any of the following throughout their course: 

• Access History: tells you how many days within the month the student has logged in and how many days they've viewed the course. 
• Submitted Assignments/Mock Exams: documents what assignments have been submitted, as well as when it was submitted, how many times the assignment has been attempted, and what grade they received. 
• Help Requests: this will show the correspondence between the student and the tutor, any questions that have been asked and what the tutor's response was. 
• Course News Forum: this is where students and parents can find Tutor Comments and updates on things such as Live Webinar sessions, or exam booking info.

The fee for this monthly report is a one-off price, no matter how many courses a student is enrolled in, and the fee can be integrated into your flexible payment plan. Keep in mind, however, that this fee is entirely separate from the multibuy discount. 

How can I pay for my course?

If you’re funding the course yourself , our flexible 0% payment plans* allow you to spread the cost with interest-free* monthly instalments. 

If your employer is funding all or part of your course , we can invoice them directly for your course fees – just let your course advisor know and we’ll arrange everything.

We also accept funding through  ELCAS  for this course.  If you’re an Armed Forces member looking to use the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme, speak to our course advisors for more details.

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Many of our courses do not require exams however, A-levels , GCSEs and some other courses do require exams to complete the qualification. Exam fees are additional to the cost of the course and prices vary depending on the course and where you sit them – find out more .

Planning on studying A-levels or GCSEs with us? We can add your exams during enrolment and blend them into your monthly payment plan if you wish. If you’re not ready to book your exam(s) yet, you can book them at a later date – all of the information is available on MyOxbridge under NEAS and Exams.

Yes! One of the many benefits of being an Oxbridge student is that you get access to great discounts with a Student Beans account! Eligibility criteria apply and acceptance is made at the discretion of Student Beans. Find out how to sign up .

Oxbridge is able to provide an academic reference for you however, we cannot provide a personal reference as this needs to be someone who knows you personally.

At Oxbridge, we take enrolments all year round. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll be able to get started right away. Studying online means your work and revision fit around you and your lifestyle. For example, if you have a part-time job or need to study alongside other subjects, you’ll be able to find time to fit our online courses into your schedule.

Enjoy flexible, convenient, affordable learning, fully supported by expert tutors who are passionate about their subjects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our course tutors and know that they hold the key to success. Whatever your goals, dreams or aspirations, Oxbridge is here to help you facilitate them.

Absolutely! We can process a predicted grade for you once you have completed a total of four assignments – this can be sent over to you via email or letter which can then be passed on to UCAS for your application.

First of all, don’t worry – everything will be okay. Unfortunately, if you didn’t get a grade 4 or higher (equivalent to a C or above) in your English and Maths , you will have to re-take it in order to pass. Oxbridge is ready and available to support you with this. Get in touch via live chat, phone or email.

Oxbridge students who sat their exams through our partnership exam centres will usually receive their certificates in November. Certificates will be sent out by recorded delivery.

Wondering what to do next? There are so many options available, it’s important to get the right advice. Whether your choice is to continue onto further education, go into job training or get an apprenticeship and whether your grades are high or low – there are always options! Speak to an adviser today to see how we can support you on your next steps…

Yes! There are a number of post-result services available. Your entering centre will be able to provide you with further information and will process any requests for you. If you’re not sure where to turn, our friendly learning advisers are on hand and ready to help you.

A-levels are a universal way to demonstrate academic competency in a multitude of disciplines. A-levels are subject-based qualifications that lead to either university, further study, training, or work. A-levels serve as a standardised way to demonstrate your academic ability and are very common entry requirements to most higher-level courses.

Check for a cash-in code on your statement of entry. If there isn’t one, cash-in may not have been applied for. Cash-in can be applied for retrospectively from your exam centre and once entered you can expect an overall grade in one week.

Yes. Many of Oxbridge’s professionally accredited courses, such as A-levels, contribute to your UCAS points. The number of points acquired will depend on what grade you have achieved. Please note not all our courses contribute to UCAS points, it is important to check on the specific course page or speak with our friendly learning advisors for more information.

A-levels can be studied from home with Oxbridge, using our online platform. On average we find that students receive 20% higher grades and pass around 30% more quickly than in a traditional college.

It’s possible to study an A-level course both full-time and part-time. Normally students would study for two years, but with Oxbridge, you can also fast-track your course to complete it in one year.

If you’re planning on going on to a degree, your chosen university will usually publish their entry requirements for each course on their website. See how these subjects feel and decide if you would enjoy them as they will form much of the base knowledge for your degree.

If you’re not entirely sure what to study, there are some standard subjects that many students choose to help them secure a place at a prestigious university, such as one of the  Russell Group universities . These courses are known as the ‘facilitating courses’ and include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Further Maths, Modern Languages and Classical Languages.

Generally speaking, taking two facilitating subjects will allow you to keep your progression options open. For further help and guidance, we have written a detailed guide on  How to Choose A-Levels .

A-levels are the most common way to access university in the UK. The system in which this is done is called UCAS. This stands for: “the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service”. See the A-level UCAS tariff points breakdown below:

• A* – 56
• A – 48
• B – 40
• C – 32
• D – 24
• E – 16

Your student support will start as soon as you have paid for your course and will last for the set duration of your course. Support is available from your tutor and our highly trained administration team who can answer any questions you have. Shortly after enrolling, you will receive the contact details for your tutor and the login details to the MyOxbridge learning portal. From then onwards, you can contact your tutor as often as you need to; you can decide how much support is best for you. However, your tutor will not chase you for work. You are required to self-learn and reach out to your tutor for help whenever you need it. If you reach the end of your course duration and you have not completed the work, you can extend your tutor support, but there will be a fee to do so.

A-levels (also known as Advanced level qualifications) entail in-depth study of a chosen subject in order to open doors to further study including University, training, and work.

A-levels courses tend to focus on specific academic subjects such as Mathematics, English and the Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The course material and the exams you take will be the same everywhere.

Yes! We have GCSE and A-Level past papers . Our past papers cover a variety of subjects and awarding bodies. We are adding more papers all the time.

There is no limit to how many A-levels you can take; however, consider how many you will need for university and the workload for each A-level you take.

Yes. There are no age limits to completing A-levels. 

You can utilise distance learning to study for any A-level course you wish to take. Learn from the comfort of your own home and structure revision around your current lifestyle. 

A-level stands for Advanced Level Qualifications. These internationally recognised qualifications enable students to progress onto higher education or increase their employability prospects.

Completing a foundation year is an alternative method of progressing onto higher education. This involves an extra year of study, whereas with A-levels this is not requ ired . 

To study medicine, one must possess an A-level qualification in either chemistry or biology, or preferably both. 

Studying A-levels online allows you to learn at your own pace and ultimately achieve the qualifications you desire from the comfort of your own home. 

The difference between A-levels and AS levels is the depth of study throughout the course. AS levels cover the basics of a subject, whereas A-levels dive deeper into more complex aspects of the subject.

Your exam centre will post your certificates to the address you submitted on your exam registration form. If you need to update your address, please let us know as soon as possible.  

Yes. One-year A-level courses are available, requiring one year of intense studies. We offer fast-track courses at Oxbridge. Check  out our A-level courses page if you are interested in enrolling. 

A-level results day 2024 is Thursday 15 th August. (15/08/2024)  

A-level examinations will commence on March 1 st , 2024 , and will end on May 31 st , 2024 .  

A-levels can take up to two years to complete. However, there are A-level courses available online which can be completed in one year.  

Any grade from A* to E is considered a pass. 

An O-level was a qualification taken by school students aged 14-16 below A-level. They have since been replaced by the GCSE in 1988.  

A-levels can be difficult but provided you allocate a reasonable amount of study time to each subject, you will be able to achieve a good grade. It can often feel like a lot of information to take on board, but with Oxbridge you will be fully supported throughout your studies.  

Since A-levels are level 3 education and GCSEs are level 2, naturally A-levels will present more challenges. 

Yes. If you do not achieve your desired grade , resits are available. Res its take place between May and June.  

A-levels have different finish dates. All A – levels finish between May and June.

Yes . You can study A-levels online with a subject of your choosing. Click here if you are interested in enrolling on a course.  

A-levels are graded on a scale on A* to E – with A* being the highest grade possible. 

There are specific A-levels which will enable you to pursue your chosen career. Check out our comprehensive guide on what A-levels give you the best chance to progress onto higher education.

You will be contacted electronically to find out your A-level results. Alternatively, they can be sent to the address you provided when enrolling on your course. 

Oxbridge provide s a wealth of learning materials for each A-level course. You will have access to textbooks and other learning materials. You will also be appointed a personal tutor to aid with your studies. 

A-levels are education level 3. 

No, A-level is not higher education. A-level is level 3 education whereas higher education is Level 4 or above. 

To do so, you will need to contact Tutor and Exams directly and follow their appeals process. You can find their contact details here – https://www.tutorsandexams.uk/  

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What are A Levels?

A-Levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are a UK subject-based qualification for students aged 16 and above. They are usually studied over two years, leading to qualifications recognised for entrance to higher education institutes in the UK and many others worldwide. Most higher education institutes require a minimum of 3 subjects.

Although they are a UK qualification, schools across the world offer A Levels. In addition, most universities and Higher Education institutes recognise A Levels as a suitable entry qualification.  

You may also have heard of AS Levels, however following reforms implemented between 2016 and 2018, AS Levels are now a separate qualification. Although they still equate to the first year of study on the full 2-year A Level course, most universities do not consider AS levels alone adequate for entrance.  

What subjects do A Level students take?

There are no compulsory subjects with A Levels. Instead, students are free to choose the topics that interest them the most or feel will benefit them for their future studies or careers. Students typically study three subjects. Subjects include English Language & Literature, French, Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, Psychology, Economics, Art, Information Technology and Modern Foreign Languages such as French, German, and Spanish. It’s always best to check in advance which subjects the institution you are considering offers as this does vary from school to school.  

How are A Levels Assessed?

Written examinations, taken at the end of the 2-year course of study, are the main assessment form. Following the reforms mentioned above, there is now a lot less project work. However, some coursework does still contribute to the final grade depending on the subject.  

The grading scale runs from A* – E. Students not meeting the minimum standard will receive a grade of U. They need 40% to achieve an E, 50% for a D, 60% for a C and so on. Any student averaging 80% across all modules will gain an A*.

If a student fails, they must re-sit the whole exam – students cannot re-sit specific modules. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that students can retake their A Levels as many times as necessary.

Which exam boards do A levels use?

Several different examination boards assess A levels. Most often, international schools use Edexcel or CIA (Cambridge International Assessment).  

Why choose A levels?

A-Levels are an excellent choice for students who have a clear idea of which subjects they excel in. Or, to put it another way, students who are ‘one-sided’ in terms of their strengths. For example, a student who is strong in Maths and weak in English Literature would benefit from focusing on Maths and dropping English. Focus on specific subjects is not possible with the IB, which has a much broader study area.

The importance of the final written exam means that A-Levels are more suitable for students strong in written exams. Students who can revise effectively and perform well in timed exams are most suited to A Levels.  

Most importantly, students receive separate certificates in each subject they pass, rather than one overall certificate as the IB.  

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The below guide as to how to write references for A Level coursework uses the MLA citation style. This is of course not the only citation style and is not inherently better than others, but the key is to be consistent.

Italics Vs Quotation Marks

• If you are citing any complete work, for example, a novel, a volume of poetry, an anthology, a film, a TV series, a play, or a newspaper then you should cite that text using italics.
• For example, The Great Gatsby, The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Spring and All, Death of a Salesman, Hamlet, The Guardian, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Forrest Gump .
• But, if you are citing a work that is contained within another work, for example an individual poem, a television episode, an essay, a journal article, or a short story then you cite that using single quotation marks.
• For example, ‘The Red Wheelbarrow’, ‘The Death of an Author’, ‘The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock’, ‘Sonnet 101’, ‘The One with the Candy Hearts’, ‘In the Penal Colony’.
• However, not every poem goes in quotation marks. It just depends if it was published within a volume or as a self-contained entity. For example, The Waste Land is in italics because it was published in book form. Paradise Lost is also in italics because it is a self-contained book and was not published within another work.
• Also, if a poem is titled the same as the volume that doesn’t matter. You would write: ‘Spring and All’ is contained within Spring and All .
• Finally, what do you do if a complete work is contained with a larger work, for example an anthology?
• For example, Death of a Salesman is contained within The Norton of American Literature .
• You need to go back to the original publication: Death of a Salesman was originally published as a self-contained work so it will always be in italics
• It doesn’t matter if Hamlet or The Waste Land is in an anthology; they will never be ‘Hamlet’ or ‘The Waste Land’.

Double Spaces

• Always double space
• Everything, other than footnotes, must be double spaced
• How to double space: highlight the text, right click, go to paragraph, go to line spacing, click on the drop down box and choose double.

Quotation Marks

• When quoting something, always use single quotation marks
• Double quotation marks are the American version
• So, ‘ The Waste Land is amazing’ not “ The Waste Land is amazing”.
• The latter is tantamount to writing color instead of colour
• If you are quoting within a quotation then you can use double marks. For example, Just above the writer wrote ‘According to Bob, The Waste Land is “an amazing poem that changed the tone of poetry forever”’.

How to Cite within an Essay

• It is essential that any work that you make use of within the essay is cited appropriately and accurately.
• You are using the MLA style, which means you do not cite with footnotes, but rather parenthetically.
• Footnotes can still be used in your essay, but they would be discursive, which means they can add information that is relevant, but does not fit in the main body of the essay. Do this sparingly.
• So, each time you quote from any text, whether it is the primary text or an article, you insert a page reference in brackets next to that quotation
• For example: When Faulkner writes that the sun was ‘glistening’ (106) he accentuates its beauty.
• If you are analysing one specific passage and quoting from it frequently within a short space in your essay then just reference the final quotation. For example, When Faulkner writes that the sun was ‘glistening’ and that it was like a ‘jewel’, which had been ‘pocketed in the sky’ (106) he accentuates its beauty.
• If it is not clear where the quotation is from either because you do not state the writer in the main body or because you reference more than one text from that writer include this information parenthetically. For example, just as the sun was ‘glistening’ (Faulkner 106) so too Eliot describes the moon as ‘shining’ (334).
• The idea is that a reader would be able to look at your quotation and know the author and text (both usually evident in the main body of the essay) and also page number (cited parenthetically) and then look at the relevant entry in the bibliography and as such find the full and precise reference.

How to Write a Bibliography

• The bibliography is a complete list of all sources that you have referenced throughout the essay and it comes at the end of the essay
• Surname, forename. Title of text including editor if relevant. (Place of publication: publisher, date). This is for anything other than a journal article.
• For example, Emerson, Ralph Waldo. The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson ed. by Alfred R. Ferguson et al. (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1971)
• Frost, Robert. ‘The Pasture’, Frost: Collected Poems, Prose, & Plays , ed. by Richard Poirier & Mark Richardson (New York: Library of America, 1995)
• Eliot, TS. ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’, The Complete Poems & Plays , (London: Faber & Faber, 2004)
• Faulkner, William. Light in August . (London and New York: Vintage, 2002).
• If you are citing a journal article then use the following format: Surname, forename. Name of article using ‘’. Name of journal using italics. Issue number. Publication date. Page numbers of the article within the journal.
• For example: Brinkman, Barth. ‘Scrapbooking Modernism: Marianne Moore and the Making of the Modern Collage Poem’. Modernism / modernity . 18.1. (2011). 43-66.

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Cambridge offers a range of Cambridge International AS & A Level teaching support and resource materials for each subject. Select the subjects below for details of the support resources available for each syllabus.

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• Afrikaans - Language (AS Level only) - 8679
• Arabic - 9680
• Arabic - Language (AS Level only) - 8680
• Art & Design - 9479
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• Biology - 9700
• Business (9609)
• Chemistry - 9701
• Chinese - Language & Literature (A Level only) - 9868 New
• Chinese Language (AS Level only) - 8238 New
• Classical Studies - 9274
• Computer Science - 9618
• Design & Technology - 9705
• Digital Media & Design - 9481
• Drama - 9482
• Economics - 9708
• English - Language and Literature (AS Level only) - 8695
• English - Literature - 9695
• English General Paper (AS Level only) - 8021
• English Language - 9093
• Environmental Management (AS only) - 8291
• French - Language (AS Level only) - 8682
• French (A Level only) - 9716
• French Language & Literature - 9898
• French Language (AS Level only) - 8028
• Geography - 9696
• German - Language (AS Level only) - 8027
• German - Language (AS Level only) - 8683
• German (A Level only) - 9717
• German Language & Literature (A Level only) - 9897
• Global Perspectives & Research - 9239
• Hinduism - 9487
• History - 9489
• Information Technology - 9626
• Islamic Studies - 9488
• Marine Science - 9693
• Mathematics - 9709
• Mathematics - Further - 9231
• Media Studies - 9607
• Music - 9483
• Physics - 9702
• Portuguese - Language (AS Level only) - 8684
• Portuguese (A Level only) - 9718
• Psychology - 9990
• Sociology - 9699
• Spanish - Language & Literature (A Level only) - 9844 New
• Spanish Language (AS Level only) - 8022 New
• Sport & Physical Education (AS Level only) (8386) New
• Tamil - 9689 (A Level only)
• Tamil - Language - 8689 (AS Level only)
• Thinking Skills - 9694
• Travel & Tourism - 9395
• Urdu - Language (AS Level only) - 8686
• Urdu - Pakistan only (A Level only) - 9686
• Urdu (A Level only) - 9676

To find English General Paper filter the subject list by ‘Humanities and Social Sciences’ or ‘English Language and Literature’. If you are interested in the Cambridge AICE Diploma please be aware that Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper only contributes to Group 4: Interdisciplinary subjects.

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(See also our previous Tropical Storm Debby live blog .)

4:30 p.m.: Sarasota County releases water into Phillippi Creek through water control structure

Sarasota County Public Works staff began releasing water through a water control structure, or weir, at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon to adjust water levels in Phillippi Creek, a county spokesperson said. The operation of the weir around the Celery Fields "will allow for decreases in upstream water levels while controlling flows to prevent further downstream flooding," the spokesperson's statement said. "No negative effects are anticipated by the operating of the control structure around the Celery Fields. We are balancing water levels between upstream and downstream Phillippi Creek in a way to not negatively impact flooding. There is a significant amount of water moving through Phillippi Creek from Tropical Storm Debby."

Flooding in the Phillippi Creek watershed from Debby resulted in an rescue of hundreds of people stranded in neighborhoods in the Bahia Vista Street and Pinecraft area. A few dozen people took refuge in a shelter at Sarasota Technical College.

Free dinner offered for flood-stricken Pinecraft residents

Palm Grove Mennonite Church, 1087 S. Beneva Road is hosting a free dinner for everyone in Pincraft from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

2:30 p.m.: Sarasota County aerial video shows extent of flooding on Bahia Vista Street and at the Celery Fields

Sarasota County published an aerial video on YouTube that shows just how much flooding had inundated Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota near Philippi Creek and the Celery Fields just east of I-75. Take a look:

2 p.m.: Some Manatee Homes were flooded due to Manatee County decision to release water from Lake Manatee

Lucy White weathered Debby nearly unscathed until  Manatee County released water from Lake Manatee  on Monday.

She is among many local residents whose homes were inundated by water from the release.

"You should see the water in my house," White said. "It's mud. It's brown. It's brackish water coming through the pasture. It's really disgusting. Our horses are standing out there in knee-deep water, their barns are underwater, and my whole downstairs is destroyed. All of the furniture, the cabinets, everything because when they open that dam, it comes in so fast you can't do anything to save it."

Read the complete story here .

- Jesse Mendoza

11:45 a.m.: Sarasota County unveils new map that tracks flooded roads from Tropical Storm Debby

A new interactive map from Sarasota County shows which roads in the county are currently underwater. It lists 36 roads that have been identified as flooded.

A similar map for Manatee County road closures is available here .

10:15 a.m.: Rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby has pushed Manatee and Myakka rivers above flood stage

Rainfall from Hurricane Debby has pushed both the Manatee and Myakka rivers above flood stage.

The Myakka River, which has been above flood stage since Monday afternoon, is projected to hit a high of 10.4 feet at Myakka State Park by 5 p.m. Thursday, according to a 6 a.m. update from the National Weather Service in Ruskin , with floodwaters potentially impacting State Road 72 and downstream flooding impacting the city of North Port. 

North Port public work employees have been manipulating water control structures to offset the potential impact.

The river is anticipated to still be at a moderate flood stage through Sunday.

Drenched: Sarasota, Bradenton area deluged, again and again, by Tropical Storm Debby, as rainfall totals vary

The Manatee River crested at 19.16 feet – more than two feet above major flood stage – early Monday evening, with the water levels already receding.

It is anticipated to recede below 9.5 feet by 5 p.m. Friday.

The NWS does not anticipate additional rainfall to exceed typical August totals, though it cautioned that it could still impact flooding issues in vulnerable river basins.

The city of North Port is anticipating another 1 to 3 inches of rain locally, with as much as 5 inches in isolated spots.

- Earle Kimel

9:30 a.m.: How to apply for disaster relief in Sarasota, Bradenton due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby

United Way Suncoast has posted a disaster recovery resource page for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.

"We're constantly updating this page," said Ernest Hooper, spokesperson for United Way Suncoast, whose five-county service area covers Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

Residents can find links to FEMA and county resources as well as where to turn for help with flood claims, food, housing, and insurance. They can also find information on ways to volunteer. There are also links to resources for small businesses and partnering nonprofits as well as a bilingual support line.

For more information, visit: unitedwaysuncoast.org/disaster-recovery/ .

7:30 a.m.: Which roads are closed in Sarasota and Manatee counties due to flooding or damage from Tropical Storm Debby?

Today is the first day that getting back on local roads is feasible, as Tropical Storm Debby flood waters slowly begin to recede in some areas. Not all roads are passable yet, however. And remember Sarasota County's advice: "Turn around, don't drown. More than 50 percent of all flood-related fatalities involve vehicles. Be cautious of flooded roadways. Do not drive through standing water."

Here is the latest on which roads are closed across Sarasota and Manatee counties, which will be updated as new information comes in.

MANATEE COUNTY

Manatee County lists 75 different road closures, mostly due to flooding. To see the entire list, as well as a helpful map, go to the emergency road closure dashboard at mymanate.or/storm .

CITY OF SARASOTA

According to the latest info from the Sarasota Police Department, only two roads are currently closed, though caution is still necessary as there is ongoing cleanup from Tropical Storm Debby. The closed roads are:

• Bahia Vista Street is closed from Kruppa Avenue (just west of Beneva Road) to S. Conrad Avenue.
• South Beneva Road is closed from Bahia Vista Street to Legacy Trail.

Good morning, City of Sarasota, Government! Our Officers have been on duty throughout the night and remain on standby... Posted by Sarasota Police Department on  Tuesday, August 6, 2024

7 a.m.: When will your trash and recycling be picked up, after Tropical Storm Debby? Here's the info for Sarasota County, Manatee County, North Port, Venice, Bradenton

Though the area is still recovering, most trash and recycling pickup will resume today across Sarasota and Manatee counties. When will your trash be picked up? Here's a guide:

Manatee County: Garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up one day after your normal day this week.

Sarasota County: One-day delay for streets that are accessible to collection vehicles.

City of Venice: Resumes today on a regular schedule. Residents who were on Monday's schedule will have pickup on Thursday.

City of Bradenton: Delayed one day.

City of North Port: Continuing as scheduled.

City of Sarasota: Delayed one day.

6:45 a.m.: Manatee County, North Port, Bradenton government office reopen today; City of Sarasota and Sarasota County remain closed

City administrative offices will remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 6. Regular City operations will resume Wednesday, Aug. 7. Monday's garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup will be pushed back one day and take place Tuesday, and Tuesday's pickup will take place Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/yY8Dgo6yhY — City of Sarasota (@CityofSarasota) August 5, 2024

City offices will reopen at 10 am tomorrow. We are experiencing historic freshwater flooding. Please do not drive through flooded roadways. pic.twitter.com/t8MDhvGwf6 — City of Bradenton, Florida - Government (@BradentonGov) August 6, 2024

North Port City offices and facilities will reopen and return to normal operation Aug. 6. The Morgan Center and Mullen Center will reopen with normal hours. Warm Mineral Springs Park, the North Port Aquatic Center and athletic fields will be inspected tomorrow. Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/ocdd4u75jB — North Port, Florida (@CityofNorthPort) August 6, 2024

While we continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Debby, County buildings and facilities, including parks and preserves, will resume normal business hours tomorrow. Garbage and recycling will also resume tomorrow morning, with all collections being delayed one day. pic.twitter.com/kDSJerNXt6 — Manatee County Government (@ManateeGov) August 6, 2024

6:30 a.m.: Sarasota County government offices remain closed today, information about solid waste pickup

Sarasota County's announcement for today says that government offices continue to be closed as staff works on recovery plus information about solid waste pickup and a voluntary survey to fill out so the county can get more information about Tropical Storm Debby damage.

Read the release:

Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 6, to allow staff to focus on recovery efforts and emergency operations.

We encourage community members to stay up to date on the storm and recovery efforts by following  #SRQCounty  on social media @SRQCountyGov, visiting  https://loom.ly/oMXDlS4  or subscribing to our Emergency Updates newsletter at  https://bit.ly/3Cajfjz .

·        Continue to follow local news and National Weather Service for the latest weather updates.

·        Damage assessment and Sarasota County Fire Department teams continue with recovery efforts and assessment.

·        Do not drive through flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown! 

·        Do not attempt to walk near the beach. Lifeguards are NOT on duty. Coastal flood advisory, high surf advisory and a high rip current risk is in effect through Tuesday evening.  

·        Only call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.

In an effort to assess the damage to homes and businesses as a result of Tropical Storm Debby, we are encouraging residents to complete this voluntary survey. To fill out the survey, please visit:  https://loom.ly/MpVOZsc . If you need assistance filling out the form, please contact 311.

If you need help cleaning up damage from Tropical Storm Debby, call 844-965-1386 to be connected with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities. These groups may be able to assist with muck out, trees, tarps and debris. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, Aug. 23.

Please note:  This hotline cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance or questions about FEMA registration. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools necessary to complete the work. For more information, visit  crisiscleanup.org .

Breeze Transit

• All standard Breeze routes will begin their normal schedules starting at 9 a.m. Service on the 77 Siesta Islander will remain suspended until further notice.
• Breeze OnDemand will start making trips at 9 a.m. in the Venice/Englewood Area and North Port Area zones. The Downtown Sarasota/Lido Key/Longboat Key zone and the Siesta Key zone remain suspended until further notice.
• Breeze Plus will prioritize medically-necessary trips, accommodating non-medical trips with remaining resources.

Solid Waste Collections

• Curbside collections will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 6, for streets that are accessible to collection vehicles. There will be a one-day shift to the regular collection schedule and will run as follows:
• Tuesday, Aug. 6 – collection for Monday customers  (garbage and recycling only; no yard waste collection)
• Wednesday, Aug. 7 – collection for Tuesday customers
• Thursday, Aug. 8 – collection for Wednesday customers
• Friday, Aug. 9 – collection for Thursday customers
• Saturday, Aug. 10 – collection for Friday customers
• All items should be properly prepared for collection at the curb. View the  Solid Waste How-To Guide for Residents in Sarasota County  for details. Items that are not properly prepared for collection will not be picked up by the hauler.
• Please double-bag spoiled food before placing in the garbage.
• Yard waste (small branches, leaves, moss, etc.) may be placed in containers, paper bags or bundled and placed at the curb for pickup.
• Items that are in bags, containers or bundles should not exceed 40 pounds or 4 feet in length. This applies to both garbage and yard waste.

Central County Landfill

• Garbage disposal will reopen to the franchise hauler and municipalities  ONLY  on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
• The Construction and Demolition (C&D) disposal area will reopen to all customers on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
• The Central County Landfill will have extended hours on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.   
• The yard waste disposal area will remain closed to all customers on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Chemical Collection Centers

• The Citizens' Convenience Center at the Central County Landfill will remain closed to customers on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
• The Bee Ridge Chemical Collection Center and The Re-Uz-It Shop will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Flood Safety Tips:

• Never walk or drive through floodwaters.  It's impossible to determine the depth of water, the condition of the road beneath, or any hazards present.
• Turn around, don’t drown.  More than 50% of all flood-related fatalities involve vehicles.

Residents in flooded areas should limit contact with accumulated surface waters, as these waters may be contaminated with untreated sewage, animal waste, decomposing plants and animals, and unknown chemicals from manufacturing plants, transportation activities, and agricultural or lawn applications.

Stay up-to-date by following  #SRQCounty  on social media @SRQCountyGov, visiting  https://loom.ly/oMXDlS4 , or subscribing to our Emergency Updates newsletter at  https://bit.ly/3Cajfjz . Reporters and outlets are welcome to use photos and videos posted to Sarasota County Government social media.

6:15 a.m.: State College of Florida remains closed due to Tropical Storm Debby effects

All State College of Florida campuses will remain closed today and all classes, business functions and events are canceled due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby on the region. Regular hours of operations are expected to resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

All campuses at SCF will remain closed through 08/06/24, and all classes, business functions and events are cancelled due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby on the region. Regular hours of operations are expected to resume 8:00 a.m. 08/07/24, unless noticed otherwise. pic.twitter.com/wUMJkqpATf — StateCollegeFlorida (@SCFnow) August 5, 2024

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Esther Bintliff reported from London, and Eve Sampson from New York.

Violent unrest has erupted in several towns and cities in Britain in recent days, and further disorder broke out on Saturday as far-right agitators gathered in demonstrations around the country.

The violence has been driven by online disinformation and extremist right-wing groups intent on creating disorder after a deadly knife attack on a children’s event in northwestern England, experts said.

A range of far-right factions and individuals, including neo-Nazis, violent soccer fans and anti-Muslim campaigners, have promoted and taken part in the unrest, which has also been stoked by online influencers .

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to deploy additional police officers to crack down on the disorder. “This is not a protest that has got out of hand,” he said on Thursday. “It is a group of individuals who are absolutely bent on violence.”

Here is what we know about the unrest and some of those involved.

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The first riot took place on Tuesday evening in Southport, a town in northwestern England, after a deadly stabbing attack the previous day at a children’s dance and yoga class. Three girls died of their injuries, and eight other children and two adults were wounded.

The suspect, Axel Rudakubana , was born in Britain, but in the hours after the attack, disinformation about his identity — including the false claim that he was an undocumented migrant — spread rapidly online . Far-right activists used messaging apps including Telegram and X to urge people to take to the streets.

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