GCE A Level English Language (Linguistics)
at St Birinus School, Didcot · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail
What the college says
English Language is a great course for anyone who is interested in the ways in which language is used in writing and in speech, including how it is used in society by different groups. If you enjoyed the original writing element of GCSE, this course allows you to develop those writing skills further.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in both English Language and English Literature at GCSE
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
St Birinus School
Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ
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