English Language (A Level) – Level 3

Year 1:

In your first year, you’ll study key parts of language (grammar, meaning, and context) to understand how we communicate and interpret the world. You’ll analyse different types of texts, like adverts and websites, to see how language reflects culture.

You’ll also look at how language connects to identity, exploring topics like accent, gender, class, age, and ethnicity, and reflect on your own use of language.

Your first coursework is a creative writing piece with a commentary explaining your choices. Past examples include travel writing, articles, and even a Geordie version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Year 2:

In year two, you’ll build on your skills by studying the history of English, from Viking roots to its global role today. You’ll explore how English became a world language, and how it’s changing.

You’ll also learn how children develop language skills, and what influences this process.

Your second coursework is a language investigation on a topic you choose. Past projects include:

• Language of football commentary
• Gender differences in speech
• Grime culture and Multicultural London English
• Changes in the Geordie accent
• Language use on Facebook

This is your opportunity to apply theory to practice and contribute original insights to the field.

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including GCSE English language at grade 6.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

80% exam, consisting of two papers:
Paper 1: Language, the individual and society
Paper 2: Language varieties

20% coursework, consisting of two pieces
Original writing and commentary (750 words each)
Language investigation (2000 words)

University opportunities:

Past students have progressed to study degrees in English, education, journalism, marketing, business, human resource management, law and public relations.

Career opportunities:

Career opportunities include digital copywriter, editorial assistant, English as a foreign language teacher, magazine journalist, newspaper journalist and web content manager, lexicographer, librarian, speech therapist, forensic linguist, advertising account executive, social media manager, marketing manager, and many more!

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk.

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.