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A-Level English Language

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please ensure the following information has been included:

Personal Details – including your home address, email address, contact number and school.
Predicted Grades – a full list of all your predicted grades.

Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via your personal email address. If you wish to change your course choices, this can be done at your interview—there is no need to submit a new application.

For further information or assistance, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk

Course Summary

Why are words so powerful? If you’re captivated by language, from text messages to textual analysis, this course will develop your interest in speech and writing. Studying A Level English Language will radically change your perception of written texts and spoken interactions, developing broad-ranging skills in analysis and evaluation. You will look for hidden meanings in advertisements, discover why your favourite TV show makes you giggle and even study the magic behind online dating ads! If you enjoy reading a range of fascinating and engaging texts, have an interest in writing creatively and wish to learn more about spoken interactions in everyday life, this course is for you. You will get to indulge your interest in speech and writing and discover how language works. This subject unlocks entry onto a wide range of university courses.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

This course is for you if you enjoy reading a range of fascinating and engaging texts, have an interest in writing creatively and wish to learn more about spoken interactions in everyday life. It unlocks entry onto a wide range of university courses and will be of benefit in all career paths.

Course Details

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

• Develop and apply your understanding of the concepts of language using terminology to investigate the methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language

• Explore data and examples of language in use

• Engage creatively with creative original writing tasks

• Explore language critically through the analysis of spoken language and non-literary texts

• Explore language and meaning, attitudes conveyed, a range of modes and genres

• Develop independent learning skills

• Explore the history of the English Language and dive into how language changes over time

• Explore how children learn and acquire language

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

You must have:

a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9-4

a minimum of grade 4 in Maths

a minimum of grade 5 in English Language or Literature

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EXPERIENCES

This course will provide you with the opportunity to visit places like London through our Cultural Citizen Programme, as well as hear from guest speakers from companies like the Hull Daily Mail. You will also get the opportunity to take part in our Upskilling project, the student-led magazine Vox.

PROGRESSION

Holding an A Level in English Language could boost your chances to bag a place at your chosen university, as it is a highly rated and prestigious course. It will also fit in well with higher-level apprenticeships in marketing, PR or journalism.

OUTCOMES

Students who complete a qualification in English Language go on to a wide variety of jobs. These can include: Journalist, Lexicographer, Writer, Copywriter, Archivist or Teacher, to name a few.

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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