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A Level English Language

Study Method Online
Provider Lift College
Recognition AQA, Ofqual
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Course overview

A Level English Language is an RQF Level 3 qualification awarded by AQA under specification 7702. Learners analyse language variation, change and acquisition through two written examinations and a non-exam assessment. Instead of studying a fixed set of literary works, learners examine how language actually behaves in newspapers, transcripts, adverts, digital messaging, older documents and children’s speech, then explain what they find using analytical methods set out in the specification.

The qualification is linear, so all assessments are taken at the end of the course in a single May or June series. It is delivered online by Lift College with UK tutor support and monthly pay-as-you-learn pricing.

Who's It For?

  • Adults aged 18 or over who want a full A Level rather than an equivalence or access route.
  • Those who need a Level 3 qualification for a degree application, a teacher training route or a career change.
  • Learners who did not take, or did not pass, English Language at A Level first time round and want to retake it properly.
  • Those who enjoy taking apart how real people write and speak, rather than studying set literary texts.
  • Those supporting a home-educated learner who needs a recognised A Level with a recognised awarding body.
  • Learners who can study independently online and travel to an exam centre in May or June.

Job outcomes

  • Journalist or reporter
  • Public relations and communications professional
  • Copywriter, author or translator
  • Secondary school English teacher

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What you'll learn

Learners analyse how English works in real texts and real speech, covering:

  • Language variation, change and acquisition
  • Textual variations and representations
  • Children’s language development (ages 0–11)
  • Language diversity and change
  • Language discourses
  • Analytical methods applied to newspapers, transcripts, adverts, digital messaging, older documents and children’s speech
  • Original writing and language investigation for the non-exam assessment

Recognitions

AQA

Accredited/ Certified by AQA

Ofqual

Accredited/ Certified by Ofqual

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Typical study time is 12 to 18 months. There are no set term dates; learners study at their own pace around work and family. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but can do more or less based on their own pace.

Delivery

The course is studied 100% online and can be started at any time — there are no fixed term dates or cohorts. Learners can log in from a phone, tablet or laptop at any time.

Written exams are sat at an approved centre in a May or June series. There are 10 approved exam centres across England: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots and Taunton, run by Tutors and Exams.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. AQA confirms that specification 7702 has no previous learning requirements, and any requirements for entry to a course based on the specification are at the discretion of the centre. You do not need to hold GCSEs to enrol.

AQA does recommend that students have the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE English Language course or equivalent, as the papers ask for extended analytical writing under timed conditions. If you have not studied English formally for some time, a GCSE English Language course first is a sensible step, though it is not a condition of enrolment.

You should be 18 or over, comfortable studying online, and able to attend an approved exam centre for the written papers.

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Course features

  • Personal named UK subject tutor from enrolment through to the exam series
  • Exam-style practice questions in every unit with individual written feedback within 5 to 7 working days
  • Progress tracking via learner dashboard (unit scores, topic strengths, areas to revisit)
  • Optional exam readiness check including a timed mock paper and written summary
  • AI Study Assistant and study support tools
  • Resubmit work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Optional study planner for added structure
  • Learner community forum
  • Start any time — no fixed term dates
  • 7-day free trial on every sign-up; cancel anytime
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Professional Recognition

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3. It is awarded by AQA, a recognised UK awarding body, under specification 7702 (Ofqual accreditation number 601/4640/0). It is listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and is independently quality-checked through IQA and EQA processes.

The qualification is accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies, and earns up to 56 UCAS points.

Assessment

A Level English Language (AQA 7702) is assessed by two written papers plus a non-exam assessment.

  • Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society. 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 40%. Section A: textual variations and representations, with two linked texts (25 + 25 marks analysis, 20 marks comparison). Section B: children’s language development from 0 to 11 years, one discursive essay chosen from two (30 marks).
  • Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change. 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 40%. Section A: one evaluative essay from two on diversity or change (30 marks). Section B: language discourses, two texts, 40-mark analysis plus 30-mark directed writing.
  • Non-exam assessment: Language in Action. 100 marks, 20%. A language investigation of 2,000 words (excluding data) and an original writing piece with commentary of 1,500 words, 3,500 words in total.

Grading: A* to E, with U below E.

Additional information

Awarding body: AQA | Specification: 7702 | Ofqual accreditation number: 601/4640/0 | UCAS points: Up to 56 | Provider: Lift College (UKPRN: 10102267)

Two subscription options are available: Study (full tuition, tutor marking and study support — learner arranges and pays for their own exams) and +Exams (everything in Study plus exam entry and centre fees included, with exam booking handled by Lift College).

Exams are sat at approved centres run by Tutors and Exams across England.

Payment options

Course fees:

Study: £509.99 or £49.99 per month

Study + Exams: £917.99 or £89.99 per month

  • Pay monthly (no interest, no credit checks, no contract — pause or cancel anytime)
  • Pay annually and save versus monthly pricing
  • Employer sponsorship available — funding paperwork can be sent to your employer
  • 7-day free trial on every option; nothing charged until the trial ends
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment

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About Lift College

Lift College is a fully online UK education provider dedicated to A-Levels and GCSEs. Every course is designed, taught and assessed to give adult and independent learners a genuine second route into the qualifications employers, universities and colleges recognise. All teaching happens online. Learners study on our purpose-built online campus with a named UK tutor, structured modules, marked assignments and an AI Study Assistant that answers questions instantly and points learners to the exact page of the specification they need. There is no timetable to keep, no travel, and no fixed start date. Learners begin any day of the year, pause and resume when life gets busy, and move through the material at whatever pace works for them. Every course starts with a 7-day free trial. Learners get full access to the online campus, tutor support, and study materials from day one, and nothing is charged until the trial ends. After the trial, learners have a further 14-day refund period, so there is no financial risk in trying Lift College properly before committing. After that, courses run on a simple monthly subscription with exam entry included. There is no contract, no commitment, no exit fees, no credit checks, and no risk. Learners can cancel or pause at any time, for any reason, in a couple of clicks from their dashboard. Written exams are sat in person at established private-candidate exam centres across England, with entry, venue and invigilation arranged for the learner in advance. Every A-Level and GCSE is delivered to the same awarding-body specifications, and results in the same certificates, as those awarded in schools and colleges. UKPRN 10102267.

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