english &
languages
Courses
In our English & Languages courses department you can study one of three English A Levels, A Level French, or A Level Spanish. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturers are subject experts who want to foster your creativity, independence, critical thinking skills, and love of literature and language.
Develop Transferable Skills
Language is at the heart of society and shapes how we view the world. By studying one of our English & Languages courses, you will develop critical thinking, interpretation, analytical, and communication skills.
We will also help you to broaden your awareness of the world around you, as you will study literature and language within wider socio-historical and political contexts.
Click above to watch our film about studying English & Languages at Truro and Penwith College and the career and university opportunities available.
On our exciting English & Languages courses you will develop the ability to think critically about different texts and about the world around you.
Jen McConnell - Programme Team Leader, English & Languages at Truro College
Valuable skills
The transferable skills you will acquire by studying one or more of our A Levels are highly valued by universities and employers.
Dedicated learning resource centre
In addition to an enthusiastic team of linguists and native speakers, students who study a foreign language have access to our dedicated Languages Centre run by our specialist Languages Coordinator. Students will have weekly conversation sessions with a native speaker and lots of additional support is also available for all aspects of language learning.
What you can do with your qualification
Studying English Language and Literature gives students some of the most desirable skills an employer, or university, look for. For exmple, the ability to clearly and concisely explain, write or present ideas and recognise themes.
Popular career destinations for English and Language students include law, journalism, marketing, teaching or research fields.
Select a pathway
A Level Spanish
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Short Course (Intermediate)
A Level English Language
A Level English Language & Literature
Functional Skills in English L1
Functional Skills in English L2
Makaton Level 3
A Level English Literature
A Level English Language & Literature
A Level English Language & Literature
A Level French
A Level English Literature
A Level French
A Level Spanish
A Level English Language
A Level English Literature
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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Short Course (Intermediate)
Functional Skills in English Level 2
Functional Skills in English Level 1
Functional Skills in English L1
Functional Skills in English L2
Makaton Levels 1 & 2
Makaton Level 3
The College has helped with my confidence and given me the ability to express myself.
Mila - A level English Language, English Literature & french
