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A Level English Language

The Hinckley Sixth Form

The Hinckley Sixth Form, Butt Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1LE

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Languages, Literature and Culture

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 05 September 2022
start and end date are approximate
The Hinckley Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time

Application Instructions

Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Please do not submit your application before this date. Please apply via PS16 on via our website.

Course Summary

A Level English Language takes you on a journey, from learning how we acquire language in infancy, to exploring how we use language as adults.


Course Details

You’ll discover how factors such as gender and age impact on our language choices, studying how we speak and write in a wide variety of contexts. You will become confident at analysing all the finer details of written and spoken texts and have a deeper understanding of how writers and editors use language to communicate. English Language provides skills for any career that involves written communication and a confident grasp of the English language.


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment: End of course examinations and an independent coursework investigation.

Entry requirements

Subject Entry: General JC6 entry requirements, plus 5 in GCSE English Language AND Literature.

Your next steps...

A subject which would be a useful qualification in any chosen career, English Language sets you up for any career that involves written communication and a confident grasp of the English language. English Language can help with roles within areas such as Law, Marketing, Journalism, Media, Performing Arts... the list goes on and on!

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