Whether you are writing a blog, reading a film script, or analysing advertising copy, you need to use and understand language with its intended audience in mind. Studying A-level English Language will enable you to improve your mastery of the language which 390 million people speak worldwide. The study of A-Level English Language allows you to develop a critical understanding of a wide variety of texts.
The English Language is a key asset if you’re interested in any career that involves written and spoken communication and requires a comprehensive grasp of the English language. A-Levels are qualifications that count.
A-levels are the gold standard for education in the UK, recognised by universities and employers alike as a mark of significant achievement. The English Language can be used to inspire, motivate and challenge us in countless different ways. Having an A-level demonstrates a thorough understanding of a subject, will boost your career prospects and will open up new opportunities for you. This A-Level English Language course has been written to the latest specifications and has been designed to give you the best possible chance of success.
You’ll have everything you need to succeed, starting with a clear induction and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for the exam.
You will benefit from:
- Brand new course, written to the latest specification with dynamic and engaging content
- Coursework administration and 7-day assignment marking is included
- Access to a network of partnership exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
- Pro-active personal tutors – we contact you, help you write a study plan and support you throughout.
- Exam pass guarantee (If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam)
Whether you are writing a blog, reading a film script, or analysing advertising copy, you need to use and understand language with its intended audience in mind.
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Exam Pass GuaranteeIf you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free
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Guaranteed exam centreAccess to our Country-wide network of exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
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Proactive tutorsWe contact you, help you write a study plan and support you throughout.
- Awarding body: AQA
- Our course code: X903
- Qualification code: 7702
The AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.
Study Hours
You should allow for between 250 and 300 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.
Study Method
Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, ebooks, and online quizzes.
Course Duration
You will benefit from our personal tutor support for a period of up to 24 months from the date of enrolment.
Assessment
All enrolments will be for exams in Summer 2021.
You will be required to complete the two standard written exams:
Official exams
- 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of marks
- 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of marks
- 1 coursework task, 20% of marks (see NEA below)
We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own. Check where your closest exam centre is.
Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete the following:
- 10 assignments
These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
- 1 coursework task, 20% of marks
Part of the A-level assessment for the new specification is a non-exam assessment (NEA). To facilitate this, it has been agreed with the awarding body that our own tutors are able to mark your non-exam assessment work, and you can then sit your written exams at one of our partner exam centres.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an A-Level in English Language, issued by AQA (7702) This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.
Additional Information
Difficulty - Level 3
Entry requirements - It is strongly recommended that you have studied English language to GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course.
UCAS Points - 56
Course Content
- Phonetics, phonology and prosodics
- Graphology
- Lexis and semantics
- Grammar, including morphology
- Pragmatics
- Discourse
- The textual range (various subjects, writers, audiences)
- Functions of the texts
- Identity and representations
- How audiences are addressed and positioned
- Structure and organisation of the texts
- Phonological, pragmatic, lexical, semantic and grammatical development
- The development of written language
- The functions of children’s language
- Theories and research about language development
- Language in its wider social, geographical and temporal contexts
- Processes of language change
- Social attitudes to language diversity and change
- Studying texts that convey attitudes to language diversity and change
- Methods of conveying views and opinions about language issues: representations, identities and positioning.
- Connecting to discourses about language
- The directed writing task
- Choosing an investigation focus
- Carrying out the investigation (including ethics, record keeping and referencing)
- Organising and analysing the data and interpretation of findings
- Concluding your investigation
- An overview of the assessment and marking criteria, including organising and referencing work
- Choosing your area of original writing (Power of persuasion, storytelling & power of information)
- Choosing and analysing style models
- Producing a reflective commentary
- Revision Tips
- Exam Techniques
- Preparing for Paper 1
- Preparing for Paper 2
Frequently Asked Questions
We have some answers to common student questions, but if you can't find the answer you're looking for then please contact us and we will do everything we can to answer your questions.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 5 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any questions you have.