English Language GCE A Level Yr 1
at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield · college
What the college says
This course can be studied alongside 2 A Levels or 1 A Level and 1 vocational course (as part of our 2+1 offer). A Level English Language offers an exciting exploration of how language functions in the real world. Throughout this course, you will analyse and understand the diverse ways English is used to shape meaning, influence thought, and communicate across a range of contexts. From everyday conversations and social media posts to political speeches, advertisements, and literature, you will uncover the techniques and structures that make language so powerful. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own writing, tailoring your style to suit different audiences and purposes. Whether crafting persuasive arguments, creating engaging narratives, or analysing language in use, you'll build on the foundations laid at GCSE, enhancing both your creative and critical thinking skills. Through studying English Language at A Level, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of communication and a greater command of how to use language effectively in the world around you.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs with grades 4-9, including GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature An overall of a grade 4*. *To work out your grade average, add all of your grades together and divide by the number of GCSEs you've taken. If you need help, please contact our Enquiries Team on 0808 100 3626 or via email at enquiries@wnc.ac.uk.
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
Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College
VISION WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE CHESTERFIELD ROAD SOUTH, MANSFIELD, NG19 7BB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MANSFIELD
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
North East · 2 years
- Their version
Sutton Coldfield · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Spalding · East Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Doncaster · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
South West · 22 months
- Their version
St Anselm'S Catholic School, Canterbury
Canterbury · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Ringwood · South East · 360 hours
- Their version
York · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year