GCE A Level in English Language
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Do women talk more than men? How do children learn to speak, read and write? How has language changed over time? Throughout the English Language A level course, you will have the opportunity to read a range of extracts, produce your own writing and carry out investigations. English Language is a good option for students who enjoy English but who are less confident with older texts by writers such as Shakespeare and the Romantic poets.
What you need to get on
Five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language or 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 Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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