English Language

English Language is a highly regarded and well established subject. Language represents a vital part of our everyday lives, influencing the behaviour of social groups and the structure of our whole society. 

Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

Course Content

We are continually talking and texting, browsing the internet, sharing stories, giving advice, watching television and reading a book or magazine. You will examine language use, capture your own data (actual examples of spoken and written language) and learn to use a range of research methods. Other areas of study include accents and dialects, conversational analysis, technology and language, power and language, language and social change (links well to History and Politics) and child language acquisition.

You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

Find out more about The Extended Project

Careers

There are a wide variety of options for students wishing to pursue a career that requires English skills. Some may be interested in roles in journalism, publishing or politics, however these may require additional study. Other areas to consider are media, marketing and PR, business and teaching.

Higher Education

A key course for students planning to continue on to university to study subjects such as English language and linguistics, journalism, advertising, creative writing, law, sociology, psychology and teaching. It also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level.

Last year students went on to a range of destinations including university places at Cardiff, Newcastle, Winchester, Manchester, Portsmouth, Nottingham, Bath, York, Leicester, Royal Holloway and Brighton.

Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into employment or further training

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.