GCE A Level in English Language
at Ifield Community College · college
What the college says
English Language is an empowering subject which enables students to explore the influence of language used in our everyday lives. The course contains a wide range of topics including representations of social groups in our media, attitudes to accents, dialects and language change, and child language acquisition. Additionally, students will develop their own persuasive, informative and storytelling writing skills. There is freedom to choose an area of interest to investigate in detail for the coursework including the language of talent show judges, football commentators and advertisements. English language develops the critical thinking required in a wide range of A-level and degree courses.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in both GCSE English Literature and 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
Ifield Community College
IFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY, RH11 0DB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CRAWLEY
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