AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Language
at Outwood Academy Valley, Worksop · school or sixth form
What the college says
This four-unit specification helps students use, understand and analyse spoken and written language for particular audiences and contexts. Students develop their ability to express themselves in speech and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes and in different genres. Less theory-driven than A-level English Language A , the course is ideal for those wanting to study English Language, Linguistics or English Studies in higher education.
What you need to get on
Students must achieve at least a Grade 6 in English 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
Outwood Post 16 Centre
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Worksop
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