Course information
English Language
Knutsford Academy - Cheshire East
01565633294
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
Course summary

Students will learn how to analyse a range of different types of texts using linguistic methods and the ways English language is used in a variety of forms, such as casual spoken conversations and advertising material, texts and tweets, and legal and medical discourse. Students will also be able to study language from a range of periods and cultures, maybe looking at the variety of forms of English in use across the world today.

Entry requirements

A Level programme are a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths and English, plus preferably a grade 6 in the specific subject to be studied. A grade 6 or above in English.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 and Paper 2: written exams: 2 hours 30 minutes: 100 marks. 40% of A-level Non-exam assessment: Word count: 3,500. 100 marks. 20% of A-level. Assessed by teachers: Moderated externally

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA