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English Language

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an interesting course which enables you to study how language is used in a variety of spoken and written texts. It covers accent and dialect, how texts make meaning, how language is used by different social groups and how it affects our lives. It is a course for anyone interested in language study. "I have learnt that there is a lot more to a piece of text; it's almost like the science of English." What you will do: • Study a variety of texts, written and spoken • Communicate insights gained from the study of language, linguistic concepts and language usage • Develop as an independent and confident learner • Demonstrate skills in writing for a variety of purposes • Learn how new technology has affected our language • Learn the history of English and its globalisation • Explore the varieties within English • Understand how English is acquired by children. Future prospects • This is an excellent qualification to keep your options open for further study after this course • English Language is a popular qualification that can lead to a wide range of courses in higher education.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and 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

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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