English Language A' Level (Full AS + A2) Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A Level English (Full AS + A2) Course. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level English is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level English exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level English course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This course is designed to provide a seamless transition to A Level from previous studies and develop the students’ interest and enthusiasm for English Language.

All distance learning students should download the Private Candidates Handbook from AQA’s website which gives you guidance on finding an examination centre and registering. Likewise, International students need to download the specific handbook for them, which will give alternative examination arrangements etc.

How is the course structured?

The A Level English (Full AS + A2) course is divided in to four comprehensive units

AS Level

M1 Discovering Language (30%)
This unit is designed to introduce candidates to the study of the modes of language. It employs the core variation concepts of audience, purpose, field, genre and mode. Candidates are required to study how language is used in written, spoken and electronic forms.

M2 Representation and Language (20%) (coursework) 
This coursework unit is designed to develop candidates' ability to write for specific audiences and purposes and to explore the key ideas of representation and ideology.

A2 Level

M3 Language Explorations (synoptic 30%) 
The first A2 unit is designed to introduce candidates to the wider study of language in society. After the AS units which focussed on language in its immediate contexts (use-related variation according to subject, purpose, audience, genre and mode), this unit places language in its wider geographical, social and temporal contexts

M4 Language Investigations and Interventions (coursework 20%) 
This unit is designed to develop candidates' ability to investigate language independently. It enables them to pursue areas of individual interest and to explore methodological issues concerning data collection and analysis.

The A level develops the following abilities: to communicate clearly, to analyse language (both spoken and written), to explore different media, dialects, registers, etc.

Home Study Tutor Support

There are eleven tutor-marked assignments.Each lesson of the course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective home learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your A Level in English. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs.

Course Assessments

Unit 1 --- ENGA1 Seeing Through Language ( 60% of AS, 30% of A Level)
2 hour written examination: Language Analysis task and Language Development essay

Unit 2 --- ENGA2 Representation and Language (40% of AS, 20% of A Level)
Coursework: One Investigation and one Production task plus commentary (2000 - 2500 words)

Unit 3 --- ENGA3 Language Explorations (30% of A Level)
2 hour 30 minutes written examination

Unit 4 --- ENGA4 Language Investigations and Interventions (20% of A Level)
Coursework: One Investigation and one Intervention task (3,000-3,750 words).

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the English home study course and earn your A Level:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body AQA
4. Two year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

The minimum requirement to take the A Level English (Full AS + A2) is to have a GCSE 'C' Grade or equivalent. The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about English and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.