Course information
English Language
Edgbarrow School - Bracknell Forest
01344772658
Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ
Course summary

This course encourages students’ curiosity and enthusiasm to study how the English Language has changed and is changing. The course allows students to continue to develop their interest in English through learning about the varieties of English, the different purposes of texts and how different groups of people represent themselves through their use of the English Language. Students will investigate language in a range of independent studies.

Entry requirements

To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 – Language, the Individual and Society Assessed by examination: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 100 marks; 40% of A-Level • Textual Variations and Representations • Children’s Language Development Component 2 – Language Diversity and Change Assessed by examination: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes; 100 marks; 40% of A-Level • Language Diversity and Change • Language Discourses Component 3 – Language in Action Assessed by teachers, moderated by AQA Coursework assessment: Word count: 3,500; 100 marks; 20% of A-Level • Writing skills • Language Investigation (2,000 words excluding data) • a piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGrant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ