Studying English Language as a Christian

Whilst GCSE English Language is of course compulsory, the popularity of the A-Level and degree is waning. Fuelled by the Government’s push for STEM subjects, students are increasingly opting for subjects like maths and physics. Reportedly, some find the GCSE syllabus unengaging and others believe that selecting English will lead to poorer job prospects.

For me, however, A-Level English Language was one of my favourite subjects, full of fascinating content not covered at GCSE. I explored intriguing topics such as regional accents, gender language differences, and child language acquisition.

English also honed my writing skills, helping me to succeed at university and later in the workplace. It helped me to develop my own voice, and communicate in a way that maximises impact.

Needless to say, I believe English Language is a highly relevant and practical area of study for life after school. What’s more, studying English could help enrich your child’s faith journey in so many ways.