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 fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are per year for full-time courses and per course for part-time courses.
Other costs may be associated with this course, such as kits, equipment, books, and trips. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See the Student Money pages for more information.
Courses fees
The current full-time & degree-level fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
Level 3-6 Courses
Advanced Learning Loans are available for students aged 19 or over who are studying eligible level 3, 4, 5, and 6 courses. If you are on an Access course, the loan will be written off if you complete a degree.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of a Level 3 qualification if you do not already hold a Level 3 qualification (this will depend on the course and your age as of 31 August 2025).
Please speak to Student Services for more information on course fees.
A-Levels
The fees displayed are for the one-year AS-Level course. If you would like to progress to the full A-Level, please get in touch with us to inquire about the cost of the second year, as it will vary.
16-18 year olds
There are no course fees if you were aged 16-18 on 31/08/25 and are not studying at another institution.
