Course Overview
This qualification is part of a full-time programme, studying 3 or 4 A-Level subjects and/or AAQs.
A-Level English Language explores the study of English Language as a medium of communication and as a reflection of wider social factors such as gender, age and social class. You will analyse texts produced by others and debate different theoretical viewpoints.
This A-Level is awarded by AQA.
The course moves beyond GCSE to study a variety of topics, including how language has changed over time, how children acquire and develop their language skills, regional variation in language and how language can be used and manipulated for various effects.
The Non Exam Assessment is a 2000 word essay which gives students the freedom to pursue their own areas of interest and conduct a small-scale research project into any aspect of language, as well as producing a short piece of creative writing. It forms 20% of the overall A-Level mark.
The course gives students the opportunity to develop independent approaches, and to undertake paired and group work. Critical understanding is developed by analysing the ways in which language changes on an individual and global scale, and according to use.
Year One: Language Variation & Language and Identity - How does class, gender, occupation and location affect language use? Exploring Language Variation in different written genres.
Year Two: Child Language Acquisition, Language Change & World Englishes.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, which must include Maths and English Language at Grade 6.
After Your Course
English Language will give you a wide range of job prospects including advertising & marketing, human resources, journalism, law, publishing, management, teaching amongst others.
Fees
£1987.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolling on this course.You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:
- You are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school/college
- If you do not already have a Level 3 qualification and are under 24 on 31st August of the relevant academic year
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