A-Level English Language
at Blackburn College, Blackburn · college
What the college says
You will develop analytical, evaluative, and critical skills, which can be transferred on to other courses, such as Sciences, Business, Maths, and Humanities. Rather than studying novels, plays, and poems, we will be studying short extracts, many of which are found in our everyday lives.
What you need to get on
You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Please note that you will need a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature.
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
Blackburn College
Feilden Street, BLACKBURN, BB2 1LH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BLACKBURN
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