Importance of 1 poor GCSE result

My GCSE Results were as follows:
English Literature A*... Electronics A*...
Mathematics A... Physics A...
Chemistry A... Biology A...
Geography A... Business Studies A...
Religious Studies A... Spanish A...
English Language C

As you can see the 'C' grade for English Language sticks out like a sore thumb, and I was wondering how important will this be when applying for University. (I want to study Economics or Finance)
I am taking the following for AS currently:
Mathematics
Physics
Geography
Economics
Critical Thinking

This is my first ever post so apologies if it's in the wrong section etc

Reply 1

Unkempt_One

Your other results and even the way your post is written indicates that grade is an awful reflection of your ability in written language. Anyone with half a brain should be able to tell it is an anomalous result. If you do well in Economics AS and Geography AS I think you should be able to rest easy.

Reply 2

SillyEddy

Though English grade C is generally a required GCSE for university, I doubt they'd even notice the grade when it is stacked against the rest of your subjects. It would seem apparent that it was just an irregularity.

5 A-levels though? Is the critical thinking a full course, or just the AS?

Reply 3

L'Evil Fish

How did you get a C in language and an A* language.

I know language is more natural though, and can't be taught per se.

Also, top universities may ask for a B in it...

I'll probably be in a similar situation but my C is in photography... :frown:

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Reply 4

Crimmy

I have all A's and A*s for GCSE.... apart from a single D... bt that didnt stop me from getting good offers from good uni's so you should be ok :smile: