English Language A Level

Do you have a passion for discovering how language works? Do you thrive on interrogating the science of words and enjoy thinking analytically about the ways language is used in a variety of contexts?

On this course, you will develop a linguistic terminology and explore language usage in different situations and social contexts through gender, power, technology, accent, dialect and age - to name a few!

You will study the difference between speech and writing and study child language acquisition, as well as having the opportunity to pursue your own linguistic passion by choosing your own areas to study for coursework.

There are two written examinations at the end of the two-year course plus a Non-Exam Assessment (NEA). All assessments are completed as part of a linear qualification. Paper 1 (Language, the Individual and Society) is 40% of the A Level, Paper 2 (Language Diversity and Change) is 40%, and the NEA (Language in Action) is 20%.

Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study.

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred.

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4. (A grade 5+ in GCSE English preferred.)

English Language is the perfect A Level to take if you want to pursue a degree in English language or linguistics, either as a single subject or combined with English literature, creative writing, linguistics or journalism.

Careers in fields as diverse as public relations, teaching, social work, speech therapy, marketing, the civil service, publishing and film and television all welcome an academic qualification in English Language.