Last updated: 09 Nov 2007

Range of qualifications

A range of English-related qualifications is available. The general qualifications are listed below:

Entry level
English

GCSE
Drama
English
English Literature
Media Studies

A level
Communication Studies
Drama and Theatre Studies
English Language
English Language and Literature
English Literature
Film Studies
Media Studies

Specifications and criteria
Specifications describe the syllabus content, aims, assessment methods and objectives and how the qualification is graded. Each awarding body offers a slightly different specification, which gives schools and colleges a choice about the qualification that is best for their learners.

Qualification criteria, developed by QCA, provide the broad framework from which awarding boards develop specifications.

See Criteria and specifications for more details.