Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

GCE A Level in English Language

at Saint Ambrose College, Altrincham · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for students who want to continue studying English Language after GCSE. It will suit you if you are interested in analysing a wide variety of texts, from advertisements to magazine articles and keen to explore the ways in which language is acquired, used and evolves over time. It blends practical and theoretical approaches to language study and complements most other subjects at A level. It's particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in any field in which higher level communication and analytical skills are important.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.

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

  • Saint Ambrose College

    Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 65 providers teaching it