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Overview
English Language explores how language works and the central role it plays in our everyday lives.
You will explore a variety of language forms and genres. This could range from a script from Eastenders, an advert or a conversation in a bar to a short story, newspaper article or poem. You will also have the opportunity to produce your own pieces of original writing for particular purposes.
Course Content - What will I learn?
Modules include a range of topics such as language and gender, language and technology, language and occupation, children’s language acquisition and language change.
Am I right for the course?
This subject will appeal to anyone who has an interest in language and would like to learn how it works in more detail.
It will also appeal to those who enjoy creative writing and analysing reasons why language is used in particular ways.
It will allow you to understand aspects of your own and others’ language choices and usage and the factors that affect these.
A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5 or above which must include English & maths and a grade 6 in subjects specifically being studied.
You will be assessed through various class activities throughout the year and formal written exams at the end of the year, with an additional coursework element in the second year.
You will be taught by specialist English Language teachers who are experienced in teaching the A level specification and continue to attend training sessions which allow them to keep up to date with current changes and modes of thinking within examination boards.
What Next?
Most of our students go on to university. English Language is useful for a range of careers, for example, journalism.
A Levels can lead you onto many different career paths, including university to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).
'Oaklands has been very different from school, it has set me up for college, the tutors have been excellent, the environment brilliant and I have walked away today with an A*, 98% overall and got into my first choice university to study Physics.' – George Milleret, Intensive Maths A Level
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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