Courses

English Language

SUBJECT INFORMATION

'Language is a human invention; without it, social life could hardly exist in the forms we know it today' By studying English Language A Level you will begin to look at your own language both spoken and written. You will begin a journey that will affect you for a lifetime.

AS & A2 COURSE OVERVIEW
Pupils beginning to study AS English Language from September 2008 will have the opportunity to experience the brand new A Level course layout, which retains much of the previous syllabus, whilst introducing several new and exciting components...

In a nutshell, the course will follow the following format:
There will be four units in total

  • Unit 1 and Unit 2 will be completed in year 12 and will make up the AS course
  • Unit 3 and Unit 4 will be completed in year 13 and will make up the A2 course
    Grades for all units will be collated and count towards your overall GCE A Level grade
  • 40% of the work you do will be assessed through coursework; 60% of the
    course's assessment is through external examinations.


"You develop the insight of an artist, the analytical precision of a scientist
and the persuasiveness of a lawyer”."
Prof. Maureen Moran, Brunel

OPPORTUNITIES

Contrary to popular belief, teaching is not the main occupation of English graduates. Many go into General management, research and consultancy and the public services as well as publishing and the creative industries.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please see:
Miss Murphy
Mr Robson
Miss Renwick
Miss McKenna
Mrs Howell
Mr Gribbon
Miss Hamilton
Mrs Gangel