Course information
English Language
St Benedict's Catholic High School - Cumberland
01946692275
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
Course summary

The AQA English Language A Level, aims to build on skills gained at Key Stage 4. Specifically, it aims to encourage students to: • develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language; • explore data and examples of language in use; • engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English; • develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language

Entry requirements

At least Grade 6 in GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

This course is split into 3 teaching units: • Paper 1 will be a written examination - Language, the Individual and Society (A Level). • Paper 2 will be a written examination - Language Diversity and Change (A Level). • NEA: Language in Action. In addition to these externally assessed pieces of work, students will receive on-going assessment and feedback during the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressRed Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG