English Language

It’s a very different course to GCSE. You’ll develop the ability to analyse any kind of text, from the most recent to those from many centuries ago. You’ll explore how babies learnt to speak, and how children learn to read and write. You’ll look at the way factors such as gender, class, age, accent and dialect affect the way we see the world, and the way the world sees us. For coursework, you’ll write two texts of your own, on any topic.

No specific entry requirements (other than the College entry points) for this course but there is coursework and essay writing skills are required

Edexcel.

There are three exams worth 80% of the overall grade. Your coursework will be worth 20%.

Studying A-level English Language opens many doors. It provides a solid foundation for degrees in English, linguistics, and speech and language therapy. Many students pursue careers in journalism, creative writing, marketing, and teaching, using their English skills to succeed. This subject also supports pathways into politics, publishing, human resources, business, and advertising. Interestingly, some former students have even gone on to become doctors, dentists, and vets, showing how versatile English Language can be. Overall, it equips you with strong communication skills that are valuable across a wide range of professions and academic fields.

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Students frequently combine English with History, Modern Foreign Languages, Law, Psychology, Sociology, all Art courses, Theatre and Media Studies. But we’ve had many students who have successfully combined English with science A-levels or Maths. The ability to communicate well in speech or writing is central to so many professions - it’s hard to see where English can’t take you.

One to one support is always available. We run revision sessions at lunchtime in the months leading up to exams. Our revision planners will help you organise yourself by giving you specific weekly tasks to target. We have a wide range of resources on paper and online to support your learning and help you manage note-making, new terminology and reading.

We run regular trips to theatres locally and further afield. We’ve visited the British Library and the British Museum in London. We also encourage creative writing through a programme of writing workshops with a range of professional writers. We have a departmental magazine which students write and edit themselves.

Students at Winstanley College regularly achieve 86% A*-B grade for their coursework!