English Language
at Bexhill College, Bexhill-On-Sea · college
What the college says
English Language takes a very different approach to language from that taken in GCSE English Language. You will learn a whole new terminology to help you understand how language works and you will apply this new knowledge to the analysis of a wide range of texts, both written and spoken. You will learn about how different groups of people use language differently in different situations. You will also learn how the English Language has changed over the years and how children develop language skills. This course will also help develop your own language skills, enabling you to write in a variety of genres for a range of different audiences.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-5 including English, grade 6 in GCSE English Language and/or Literature preferred.
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
Bexhill College
Penland Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2JG
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Bexhill on Sea
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