A Level English Language

What Modules will you Study?

How personal identity is revealed through language, how and why the English language has changed over time, how to communicate successfully in your own writing, how to conduct your own investigation into a specific aspect of the English language

How long is the course?

Full time over 2 Years

Where will I learn?

The Sixth Form - Rating Lane Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

In addition to minimum expected entry requirements, learners must have:

• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

A Level programme - General Entry
Criteria

• 3 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, plus 2 GCSEs grade 5 or above, must include
  English Language or English Literature and maths.


• An average GCSE grade of 5.0 or above.

Ctec/Mixed programme -
General Entry Criteria

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and/or
  maths.


• An average GCSE grade of 4.0 or above.

Our A Level courses may be studied as a programme of three A Level subjects
or as a mixed programme with one or two vocational subjects. Please check
individual course pages for entry requirements.

Honours programme students will have a minimum average GSCE score of 6.0. In
addition to studying three A Level subjects, Honours students will be enrolled
on an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The Honours Programme prepares
students for university, supporting development of key skills such as
independent research and report writing.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Studying English language will support study at univeristy in any subject. Careers following studying English include: journalism, writing, teaching, advertising and editing.