College 16-18
English Language & English Literature at Cheadle College.
Many famous people have studied English Language, including J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of the Lord of the Rings series, and Stephen Fry, the actor, comedian, and writer. Both Tolkien and Fry have credited their studies in English Language with helping them develop their writing skills and become successful in their careers.
English Language offers a wide range of career opportunities from journalism and publishing to advertising, public relations, and teaching, among others. The Northwest of England also has a thriving media and publishing industry, with companies such as the BBC and Penguin Random House offering exciting job opportunities for English Language graduates.
If you share a passion for language and communication, and an ambition to develop your writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, then studying English Language at with us is for you. As part of your course, you will explore the nuances of language and how it can be used to create powerful effects. You will also learn about the power of language and how it can be used to communicate, create, and understand the world around us.
Studying English Literature with us is a great way to develop skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, research, analysis, and writing skills. If you love reading, then this is the subject for you! You will study and analyse different texts; you’ll learn to analyse written compositions and be encouraged to debate and challenge the interpretations of texts with other readers and from different perspectives.
English Literature is not just about reading and analysing texts, it opens doors to a multitude of career paths.
Graduates can find opportunities in teaching, where they can inspire the next generation of readers and writers. The publishing industry offers roles in editing, literary agenting, and book marketing, allowing you to bring new voices to the world. Copywriting and journalism are perfect for those with a knack for crafting.
