A Level English Language
at Gosforth Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level English Language is the study of linguistics. It is very different to GCSE English Language. Students considering English Language as an advanced level choice must have a developed and inquisitive interest in how language is used within historical and social contexts. Areas of study cover such things as how gender, ethnicity, occupation and age influence language. Because of this, students must be established, confident and creative readers of texts both in and out of the classroom. A high ability to write sustained analytical and discursive essays in timed conditions is required due to the nature of examinations. In addition, investigative skills are essential for the production of the non-examination assessment module.
What you need to get on
4 in English Language and an average point score of 4
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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