English Language
Course summary
Studying English language at A Level provides you with a great grounding in the skills you’ll need while you’re studying at this level across a whole range of other subjects, as well as higher study at University and on into your chosen career. You will enjoy this A Level if you are someone who enjoys reading, writing and communicating and who wants to develop their abilities in these areas. You’ll have the opportunity to explore areas of interest whilst also examining more closely at how language and communication impacts society. You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. Throughout this course you will become proficient in analysing spoken and written language and you will develop your knowledge and passion for literary texts. You will also develop your writing skills and broader communications skills, engaging in regular discussion and debate. Due to the range of skills nurtured and developed in this course you’ll find that it complements a wide range of A Level subjects to study alongside this one. Topics and assessments include: - Language, the individual and society (written paper) - Language diversity and change (written paper) - A non-exam assessment (NEA) which involves a language investigation of your choice, allowing you the freedom to explore your own areas of interest.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English at grade 5 or above and Maths at grade 4 or above To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-6 including GCSE English at grade 5 or above and Maths at grade 4 or above
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Assessment
You’ll undertake a combination of examinations and non-exam assessment. (The exam component will be worth 80% of the final grade.)
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