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This is a one year course and is an essential qualification for many students.
The course aims to expand the ability of students to constructively analyse and evaluative pieces of writing.
The course consists of:
Exam Paper 1: 19th Century Fiction (40% of your overall mark)
Section A: Reading
Section B: Imaginative writing
Exam Paper 2: 20th and 21st Century Non-Fiction (60% of your overall mark)
Section A: Reading
Section B: Transactional writing
In addition you are required to complete a Speaking and Listening assessment which includes:
Communicating and adapting language
Interacting and responding and creating and sustaining a role
Applicants must pass an initial assessment.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Written exam paper, based on set texts, and speaking and listening assessment.
An ability to meet deadlines and organise own study and to work with a degree of independence.
Communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively on a one to one basis e.g. with tutors, students and in a group as part of a discussion. You should also have the confidence to talk to a larger group on a prepared topic. Individual, pair and group oral activities are a formally assessed part of the course.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Dates are available throughout the year
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Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
