A Level English Language
at Upton Hall School Fcj, Wirral · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students of English Language will study the use of language in the world today; they will consider subjects as diverse as Language and Gender, Accent and Dialect, World English, Ethnicity, and Attitudes to Language Diversity. They will also be able to explore their creativity in an original piece of writing in Year 2. Students will learn about the linguistic principles that underpin the study of language, and they will engage with a number of non-literary texts and genres, exploring sociolinguistics and the way language works in the world around them.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 5, plus grade 6 in this subject at GCSE
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
Upton Hall School FCJ
Moreton Road Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wirral
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