English Language (AQA 7702)

Key Information
Exam Board	AQA (7702)
Number of Papers	2
NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage	NEA: Language in Action, 20%
How NEA Practical is Marked	Language Investigation (~2,000 words) + Original Writing & Commentary (~1,500 words); teacher assessed; moderated by AQA.
Total Marks Per Paper	Paper 1 = 100 Paper 2 = 100
Length of Time Per Paper	2.5 Hours Each

Other Information
Entry Requirements	Five GCSE 9-4 Grades *English Grade 5 (Including English & Maths)
A-Level Subjects that pair well	When selecting A-level subjects that pair well with English language, students should consider the following combinations that complement the English language and enhance their overall academic profile: Biology Chemistry Maths Sociology Psychology Philosophy Business Studies Economics Maths English Lit History Philosophy
Undergraduate Options	This subject is a core requirement for many english courses at university. It can be combined with other subjects to prepare for a degree: English Literature English Language & Literature Further Mathematics Humanities & Socal Science
Skills You'll Develop	Linguistic analysis of spoken and written texts Understanding of grammar, structure, and language use Exploration of language diversity (regional, social, gender-based) Original writing in different styles and forms Evaluation of language change and development Data analysis using linguistic frameworks Critical discussion of language in context Research and investigation skills Essay writing and argument construction Awareness of audience, purpose, and genre
Possible Career Pathways	Law Journalism Teaching Speech Therapy Public Relations Advertising