You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen Pathway and achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
For further information on the pathways, please click here.
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This is a challenging and rewarding course that requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a real passion for language. You’ll develop your ability to write critically and explore a wide range of genres and modes, from everyday conversations to political speeches and digital texts. The topics you’ll study will include:
- Language and the individual
- Language varieties
- Language Diversity
- Language in Action
An enriching experience
Studying A Level English Language at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level English students enjoy include:
- Participating in an annual residential trip to Paris
- Taking part in lunchtime enrichment opportunities such as Book Club, Journalism and Creative Writing
- Having short stories published in national anthologies via Young Writers
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops and university lectures
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is via examinations and coursework.
English Language is a traditional subject which is valued highly for the transferable skills it develops; it is a well-respected qualification that supports a wide range of exciting destinations and careers. Of course, this subject has a natural link to careers such as Journalism, Teaching, Advertising, Human Resources, or even Law, as it develops a wide range of transferable skills including the ability to debate and articulate your views. A Level English Language will progress to university to study subjects such as:
- English
- Law
- Journalism
- Marketing
- PR and Copywriting
- History
