English Language

Course summary

The AQA English Language A Level course content reflects contemporary language study. With exciting text and data-based sources of language, the course introduces the study of English in its various forms and contexts; the concepts and methods are appropriate for the analysis of language in all its forms. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, the course allows students to build on the skills already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.