English Language A-Level

During this English A-Level, you will study the concepts and methods of linguistic analysis to explore spoken, written and multi-modal forms of English. You will develop original writing skills, study how language develops, and explore how it is used in the media.

Your assessment will take place in three parts. The first will be an externally assessed written paper worth 80 marks and equivalent to 40% of your A-Level. The second part will be another externally assessed written paper worth 80 marks, making up another 40% of the A-Level. The third part will be internally assessed non-examined assessment worth 40 marks and making the remaining 20% of your overall grade.

A GCSE grade 5 in English Language.

Once you have finished this course, you will be well prepared for undergraduate study in English Language or Linguistics and progression into other language-related degrees such as Modern Languages, Classics, or Speech Therapy. This course is also especially useful if you're interested in studying for a career in journalism, law, education or social sciences.