GCE A Level in English Language
at The Northern School of Art, Hartlepool · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course offers students the opportunity to explore the power of language and its place in society. It explores how the English language works, how it originated and how it can be used to best effect a changing world. Students will develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language, using these skills creatively and accurately in a whole range of situations and circumstances.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C with GCSE Maths grade 4 (C) and English minimum grade 5 or higher
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
MIDDLESBROUGH CAMPUS
Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Middlesbrough
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