What could I do at University after this course?

You will study, spoken, written and electronic language. You will also explore how factors such as gender and power influence language use. In addition you will develop your analytical and writing skills.
You will learn how English has changed over the centuries and will analyse texts from the seventeenth century to the present day. You will also read a range of media texts to explore the ways in which gender, power, occupation, ethnicity and social groups affect language and representation. Varieties of English both within the UK, such as British dialects and Multicultural London English, and across the globe, are studied too. In lessons, which are shared between two teachers, you will be encouraged to develop your ideas in group and class activities and to become confident and skilful at presenting, discussing and defending them. In addition to essays and data response questions, you will be expected on the A level course to undertake research and produce writing for educational purposes. You will find that your teachers’ interest in you is not confined to the classroom and that they will be happy to discuss your work at pretty well any practical time.
The coursework component (now called non-exam assessment) will require you to undertake an independent language project on an aspect of language which interests you and produce your own piece of original writing in a particular style and for a particular audience, with an accompanying commentary. You will gain valuable skills and experience here which will stand you in good stead for Higher Education.