GCE A Level in English Language
at Aston Academy, Sheffield · school or sixth form
What the college says
By studying the language as a real-life tool of communication, you will become a better speaker, reader and writer as you learn the structures and conventions that govern all human interaction. If you like discussing and evaluating how language is being used in a wide range of contexts and also enjoy producing your own texts, this course is for you.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and 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
Aston Academy Post 16
AUGHTON ROAD SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, S26 4SF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD
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