A Level in Linguistics (English Language)
at The Hinkley School · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Linguistics is for students who would like to embark on a journey through language, from learning how we learn to communicate in infancy, to exploring how we use language as adults. Youll discover how factors such as gender and age impact on our language choices, and study how we speak and write in a wide variety of contexts.
What you need to get on
General entry requirements for The Hinckley Sixth Form, plus 5 in GCSE English Language AND 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
The Hinckley School
Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · Hinckley
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