GCSE English Course

GCSE English

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an English GCSE. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning GCSE English is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the GCSE English exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning GCSE English Course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

GCSE English represents a vital set of life-skills for almost everyone. Most colleges and employers require GCSE English, usually at Grade C, and our GCSE English home study pack can help you achieve that at the very least.

Distance learning provides ideal preparation of the language, literature, coursework and oral elements.

COURSE KEY TOPICS (Overview)

The GCSE English course is divided into two parts as follows:
Part 1: Language Skills
Part 2: Coursework Texts

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework.

There are eight tutor-marked assignments.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material on the student common room. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs

COURSE RESOURCES

You will also require the following text books for your course:

Macbeth - Buy this book from Amazon 
Jayne Eyre - Buy this book from Amazon 
1984 Nineteen Eight Four - Buy this book from Amazon 

COURSE ASSESSMENT

There are eight tutor-marked assignments which, when completed, should be sent to your tutor, via e-mail or conventional post. All of the information within the units is written in line with the requirements of the examination board specification and the demands of the examination.

All units are broken down into clear subject topics, and students should spend the amount of time studying for each topic as advised by their course tutor. Each topic has been written for ease of understanding and topic coverage may be of different length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided.

Coursework
Students will submit fours pieces of coursework on the following topics:

Personal Writing - Creative Writing
Personal Writing - Inform, describe, explain
William Shakespeare -Macbeth

And one from
Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre
George Orwell: Nineteen Eighty-Four

What's Included
Learning documentation, Online Resources and Tutor support for 2 years.

Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations, students should note exam dates for the syllabus via the exam board website. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

HOME STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course prepares students for AQA GCSE English syllabus 3703 for examination in 2010 and later years.

Assessment is by two written papers worth 60% of the total mark. 20% of the marks are by an oral examination and the last 20% is made up of a coursework component.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES

The enrolment fee for the GCSE English home study course is £368.75 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £295 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £73.75 and then 4 equal payments of £73.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Additional £40 postage / packing & administration)

QUALIFICATION

GCSE English

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE

"My tutor John Dean was a pillar of strength. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he constantly kept in contact, giving me guidance and advice."
Paul Arands

FURTHER INFORMATION 

After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access the student support portal. You will also receive your personal student number via email.

Students are required to arrange and pay for their examinations and manage the course work element if the subject requires this. Students must check the relevant examination board website for further information and final examination sitting dates for the specification.

POSTAGE & PACKING

Get FREE UK delivery when purchasing distance learning courses online. We will deliver your course materials direct to your door upon enrolment so you can get started straight away and plan your studies around your other commitments.