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English Language

at Walsall Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This specification provides students with a natural progression from their GCSE study of English Language. It encourages students to develop their interest in and appreciation of English, through learning about its structures, functions, developments and variations. It also allows students to develop their ability to express themselves in both written and spoken forms and produce texts for different audiences and purposes. OCR English Language A-Level • Component 1 – Exploring Language • Component 2 – Dimensions of Linguistic Variation • Component 3 – Independent Language Research

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE English Language

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

  • Walsall Academy

    Lichfield Road Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall

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