English Language

English Language

English Language

Why study this course?


English Language is very different to the course previously studied at GCSE level. It is a slightly more scientific study of the reasons behind why we choose certain words and the context that influences our spoken and written decisions. Do women talk more than men? Is it rude to swear? Is the variety of English that we speak today the same as the variety spoken 200 years ago? Is American English the same as Singaporean English?

How is the course structured?

What are the entry requirements?

We expect pupils to achieve a grade 5 in order to study A Level Language. We will consider lower grades, but in all truth the demands and difficulty of the course mean we advise those not achieving a 5 at GCSE to rethink their choices.

Which other subjects link well with this subject?

As both English options require pupils to have effective essay skills and the ability to analyse and formulate original opinions, they link naturally with subjects like history that test similar skills. Many of the English Language units share topics covered in Sociology and Psychology. Students studying Media Studies or English Literature also find that they are able to benefit from theories and topics that are covered across the 3 subjects.

What career paths would this course lead to?


What specific skills will I learn?

  • Close analysis skills
  • Research and evaluation
  • Independent learning including personalised selection of texts and essay questions
  • The ability to stretch yourself and think deeply about the context and true meaning of texts 

What extra opportunities are available?
