A Level English Language | Furness College

A Level English Language

Our experienced English tutors will give you the confidence to critically evaluate and express ideas.

You will study how English is used and has changed over time. You will explore how the way we communicate is influenced by our environment and how personal identity is revealed through language. You will study language in depth, enabling your own writing to develop, helping you to become an effectve communicator, who can confidently conduct an investigation into a specific aspect of the English language.

Course Content

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?

Where will I learn?

How much will this course cost?

Entry Requirements

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.

Progression

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
Editing

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Student Profile

Eleanor Lowther

“I’ve always been passionate about English Language and I chose Barrow Sixth Form College as they will provide me with the tools I need to progress on to university.”