English GCSE (Taunton)

Course Code: SCF503T/PM1

Course Type
Adult Learning
Subject Area
English & Language Studies, GCSEs
Location
Taunton College
Start date
26/02/2026
Duration

1 session per week for 30 weeks (Thursday) Day or Evening

Course Overview

You must be aged 19+ at 31 August of the current academic year.

The aim of the course is to enhance your communication skills by equipping you to read, write, speak and listen effectively. The course includes study of:

  • Fiction and non-fiction texts including multimodal and media material.
  • Class and group discussion
  • Research tasks

Assessment Methods

Assessment is either through Unit 1 and Unit 2 exams, plus Speaking & Listening or Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 Personal Project, plus Speaking & Listening. You will be given detailed information about these exams during your first week.

Entry Requirements

Entry qualification is GCSE English/English Language grade D or 3 (a certificate must be produced) with additional assessment taken on entry to college.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.