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GCE A Level in English Language

at The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

English Language is the study of language and how it reflects and influences changes in society. It challenges students to explore how texts are constructed and how language impacts on communication in its diverse forms. Students will study a wide range of topics and, although it is not primarily a creative writing course, are given the opportunity to create and critically evaluate their own writing. Debate and discussion are as important as grammatical frameworks in English Language, allowing both analytical and creative students to excel in this course. Do be aware that English Language is an academic and demanding A level that relies upon detailed analysis and research of language issues and it is unlike anything students will have experienced at GCSE level. The study of the English Language is fascinating and suits students who are analytical, exploratory and curious to understand more about human behaviour and how language is learnt, used and changes in different situations and through time.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirement to the Arthur Terry 6th form: Gaining a minimum 33 points from a minimum of 7 GCSEs which must include English Language and Maths with a minimum point score of 4. Individual subject entry requirements must follow the Pathway entry requirements table also available on the Arthur Terry School website. Up to 2 BTEC/OCR National qualifications at Level 2 Merit can be used for 6th form entry. Each BTEC will count as 1 of the 7 GCSE grades Minimum subject entry requirement: 6 in GCSE English Language and 5 in GCSE 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

  • Arthur Terry School

    Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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