A Level

English Language

Course type
Level 3
Awarding Body
AQA
Duration
2 years

Introduction to English Language

Develop your independence, creativity and maturity with one of our English courses. Do you ever wonder why people use language in so many different ways? Do you enjoy expressing your opinions on spoken and written language? If so, you will find this course particularly fascinating. You will also develop valuable tools for investigating how language actually works.

Entry requirements

Subject grades
GCSE grade 6 in English Language.
Required Admissions Score
The indicative Minimum Entry Admissions Score for English Language is 58.

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About the Course

Is English Language for you? The answer is ‘Yes’ if you’re up for open minded investigation of what the language was in the past, is now, and may become in the future. Are technology and young people ruining the language? Will English be the world language? Are children especially hard-wired to work out language for themselves? Do women and men communicate differently? Is accent discrimination the last acceptable prejudice? Is the rhetorical question an overused stylistic device?

You’ll get to carry out your own language investigation project. You’ll discuss issues in class. You’ll write evaluative essays, analyses of spoken, written and electronic texts, and you’ll produce original writing in a genre of your choice. It’s both analytical and creative. What’s not to like?

2024 English Language A level results

29% of our students achieved A* to A

61% of our students achieved A* to B

100% of our students achieved A* to E

Course information

Is English Language for you? Well, yes, if you’re up for an open-minded investigation of what the language was in the past, is now, and may become in the future. Are technology and young people ruining the language? Will English be the world language? Are children specially hard-wired to work out language for themselves? Do women and men communicate differently? Is accent discrimination the last acceptable prejudice? Is the rhetorical question an overused stylistic device?

You’ll get to carry out your own language investigation project. You’ll discuss issues in class. You’ll write evaluative essays, analyses of spoken, written and electronic texts and you’ll produce original writing, in a genre of your choice. It’s both analytical and creative. What’s not to like?

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I've always loved English and English Language has provided the perfect platform for my curiosity to thrive. I find the course well balanced and intriguing, a definite no-brainer.
Esther, Year 12 student