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English at Haywards Heath College

At Haywards Heath College you can study A Level English Literature and A Level English Language & Literature. If you love reading, analysing texts and discussing ideas, and you’re aiming for an English, humanities or communication-related degree, these A Levels are an excellent choice. GCSE English Language is also available.

Study English

Studying English encourages your imagination and creativity to flourish, and teaches you how to use a variety of communication techniques as well as analyse complex information from across a range of genres.

Supporting your studies

English at Haywards Heath College is taught in small groups, combining close reading and analysis of set texts with your own analytical essays and creative responses. You’ll be supported to develop the independent reading and critical-thinking skills universities look for.

Teaching styles

Formal lessons are combined with discussion, group work, task- based learning and research activities. It is also expected that students will work independently outside lessons.

1:1 support

1:1 support is available to all students, helping you achieve your goals through guidance from our expert members of staff.

Students working in a study area on Haywards Heath campus

Modern campus

Our library and quiet study zones give you space for the wider reading English rewards, and small-group seminar teaching means your A Level English classes are discussion-led, not lecture-style.

A Level English courses at Haywards Heath College

Not sure which English A Level is right for you? Book an open day or speak to our admissions team.

English Literature A-level A-Levels
Haywards Heath
2 Years
3
Part Time
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English Language and Literature A-level A-Levels
Haywards Heath
2 Years
3
Part Time
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GCSE / Adult courses

English Language GCSE English
Haywards Heath
1 Year
2
Part Time
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Creative Writing for Beginners Adult Education
Haywards Heath
10 Weeks
X
Short Course
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What you’ll study

Across the English A Levels you’ll study drama (including Shakespeare), prose and poetry, and – on the combined English Language and Literature course – analyse how language works across literary and non-literary texts. You’ll build an A Level English Literature reading list of set English Literature books and be assessed through exams and coursework across the two years.

Where A Level English can take you?

English A Levels are widely respected entry qualifications accepted across a huge range of degrees. Our students progress to university to study English and beyond, and into careers including journalism, media, publishing, law, speech therapy, teaching and public relations. English combines well with almost any other A Level.

English at Haywards Heath – FAQs

Our academies

If you’re considering your options for September, we know how important it is to take a look around – that’s why we’re excited to welcome you to our modern campus.

Our facilities

At our modern campus, you’ll be able to access a range of fantastic facilities to help you make the most of your time at college.

Haywards Heath College

Haywards Heath College is located close to Haywards Heath train station, with excellent transport links and local bus routes serving students from across Mid Sussex – including Burgess Hill, Lindfield, Cuckfield, Lewes and Crawley. Looking for A Level courses near you? Book an open day to tour the campus and meet the English team.

Address

Haywards Heath College
Harlands Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 1LT

Contact

Reception:
01444 711900
Email: info@haywardsheath.ac.uk

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