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GCE A Level English Language

at Sunderland College, Sunderland · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level153 hoursFull time

What the college says

Ever wondered why people speak like they do? Do you think that men and women speak differently? Do you know that makes a good communicator? English Language allows you a chance to actively engage with everyday language and understand how it works. You will study spoken, written and electronic forms of communication, phonetics, how language links to identity, early child spoken language acquisition, the development of reading and writing in children, language diversity and how the language has evolved through time.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 GCSE's at grades 5-9, including English.

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

  • Sunderland College Bede Campus

    Durham Road Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sunderland

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