A' Level English Language Course (AS/A2)

A' Level English Language

AQA (Full AS/A2)

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain an A Level in English. 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.

FORMAT OF COURSE (Modules Overview)

‘A’ Level Qualifications
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) courses may be used in one of two ways:As a final qualification, allowing candidates to broaden their studies and to defer questions about specialism;As the first half (50%) of an Advanced Level qualification, which must be completed before an Advanced Level award can be made.

Advanced Subsidiary is designed to provide an appropriate assessment of knowledge, understanding and skills expected of candidates who have completed the first half of a full Advanced Level Qualification.

The Advanced Level (AS + A2)
The Advanced Level examination is in two parts:
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) - 50% of the total award;
A second examination, called A2 - 50% of the total award ‘A’ levels allow for considerable flexibility in the taking of exams.

The two most popular options are:AS is completed at the end of one year and A2 at the end of the second year;AS and A2 are completed at the end of the same year.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT

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.

There are eleven tutor-marked assignments.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. 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

COURSE RESOURCES
You will also require the following text books for your course:

Revision Express English Language (A Level Revise Guides) - Buy Now
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary - Buy Now

Suggested Reading
We would strongly encourage you to do as much background reading as you can, in order to deepen your knowledge and understanding. But with so many books available, where do you begin? This list will hopefully be helpful in giving you a starting point and narrowing down the field a little. It is not intended that you buy every, or even any, book on this list!

Most will be readily available in libraries so you can refer to them when you need to. You’ll probably find that these books vary considerably in depth and difficulty but they’re well worth looking at. You might want to ‘dip into’ them or use them as a reference source rather than reading them from cover to cover. Those marked with an * are those we would particularly recommend.
Carey, J [ed.] The Faber Book of Reportage (Faber and Faber, 1987, ISBN: 0-571-14163-3).Cheshire, J, Graddol, D and Swann, J Describing Language (Open University, 1987, ISBN: 0-335-19315-3).*Crystal, D The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of English Language (CUP, 1997, ISBN:0-521-59655-6).*Crystal, D The English Language (Penguin, 1998, ISBN: 0- 141-00396-0).McArthur, T [ed.] The Oxford Companion to the English Language (OUP, ISBN: 0-192-80637-8).

Student-based Texts
The books in this section are usually more easily digestible. At the same time they’ll provide you with a closer look at specific aspects of the course.

Websites
You might find the following websites helpful.

List of web-based resources for English A’ level support:
http://www.revisiontime.com/aEng.html

Oxford English Dictionary:
www.askoxford.com

BBC English AS Guru:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/english/language.shtm

COURSE ASSESSMENT

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).

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is assumed that prospective candidates for this course have obtained a pass mark of C or above in English GCSE or an equivalent qualification. This course is openly available to anyone meeting the entry requirements to learn more about A' Level 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.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES

The enrolment fee for the A' Level English (Full AS + A2) home study course is £437.50 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £350 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £87.50 and then 4 equal payments of £87.50 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Additional £40 postage / packing & administration)

COURSE QUALIFICATION

AS/A2 - A level in English Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE

"You made studying a lot less daunting an experience than that you first expect and all the staff are helpful." - Alexzandra Hunter

FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION 

Students are required to arrange and pay for their examinations and manage the course work element if the subject requires this. Students must check the relevant examination board website for further information and final examination sitting dates for the specification.

POSTAGE & PACKING

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