GCE A Level in English Language
at Buckingham School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students interested in the science of language. This course is very different from GCSE. It looks at how and why language makes us human. One component looks at the study of language in relation to the individual and society. Another focuses on the themes of language diversity and change.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 6 or above in 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
The Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Buckingham
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