ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Language is up there with humanity’s greatest achievements – and it surrounds us, every minute of every day. That means there’s enormous power in understanding how it works...
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs Grade 4-9 (including Maths, English Language and other supporting subjects). If you want to study a full A Level programme, you will need at least two grade 5s in supporting subjects as part of your five grade 4–9s.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: A Level
EXAM BOARD: AQA
LENGTH: 2 Years
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WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
In your first year, you’ll explore how language is used to create meanings in a variety of texts, from journalism to political speeches to graphic novels and more. You’ll examine the way different texts represent people, places, ideas and social groups. You’ll enter the world of sociolinguistics and delve into the history of the English language.
In the second year, you will try to answer one of the most fascinating questions in language study: how do children learn to speak, read and write?
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
Students regularly benefit from guest lectures and workshops delivered by respected linguists working on the most cutting-edge language research. Trips and visits are also organised to allow students to observe language in action.
ASSESSMENT
You will sit two exams at the end of the course, each worth 40% of your overall A Level qualification. You will also complete a non-exam assessment which is worth 20% of the A Level.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
An English Language A Level is hugely versatile, leading students to careers in online media, journalism, advertising, marketing, publishing, teaching, civil service and more. Universities and employers prize candidates with strong communication skills.