Assessment structure Revision Notes

AQA A-Level English Language Assessment Structure

AQA A-Level English Language (7702) is a linear qualification, meaning that all exams and assessments must be taken in the same examination series. This qualification differs from the AS English Language (7701) in terms of depth and breadth of content.

Paper 1: Language and the Individual

• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Marks: 100 (40% of A-Level)
• Sections:
• Section A: Textual Variations and Representations
• Section B: Children’s Language Development
• Focus: Integrated methods of language analysis are applied throughout the activities.

Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change

• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Marks: 100 (40% of A-Level)
• Sections:
• Section A: Diversity and Change
• Section B: Language Discourses
• Focus: Analysis of texts concerning language issues and a directed writing task.

Non-Exam Assessment (NEA): Language in Action

• Marks: 100 (20% of A-Level)
• Total Word Count: 3,500 words
• Language Investigation: 2,000 words (excluding data)
• Original Writing and Commentary: 1,500 words total
• Assessment: Conducted by teachers and moderated by AQA.