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Spanish AS/A Level

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Languages
  • Qualification A Level 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Hele Road Centre
  • Course Length 2 years
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This course can be combined with others and goes particularly well with English Language, Business, English Literature, Film Studies, Politics, French, German, Geography and History, which all overlap in different ways. Languages are required alongside other skills in a wide range of workplaces so almost any combination is very useful. Scientists with a proficiency in another language are particularly in demand, and languages give the chance to pursue many careers abroad.

Overview

This course builds on the knowledge and skills you have acquired at GCSE, to help you express yourself more spontaneously in the language, while learning more about the Spanish-speaking world.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you enjoy learning about the cultures and societies of the Spanish-speaking world, if you like learning by doing and if you like to be active in class and don’t mind giving things a go and taking risks.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Become more fluent in Spanish and gain the confidence to express your ideas
  • Learn about many aspects of life in contemporary Spain and South America, such as gender equality or today’s multicultural society
  • Study highlights of Hispanic culture, such as the diverse food, fiestas and languages of Spain’s regions or the cultural heritage of past civilisations
  • Study a Spanish film and a play Work  rom original source documents, including online media, films and television programmes
  • Explore an area of particular  interest in the Spanish speaking world in an individual research project
  • Increase your range of vocabulary and improve your understanding of grammar
  • Practice oral Spanish in small groups with our Language Assistant
  • Have the opportunity to take part in a study visit to Seville in southern Spain
Assessment

Includes an oral examination and two written papers, including listening, reading, writing and translation.

Entry Requirements

You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).

You will also need a grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish. Other experience in Spanish may be taken into account.

Progression and Careers

Some students go on to study a foreign language at university and may choose to specialise in an area of language such as translation, interpreting or language teaching. Many students combine a language with another area of interest such as law, engineering or business, among many other possibilities. This enables them to establish a career abroad or with international companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it the same as GCSE?

The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) A levels help you carry on getting better at listening, reading, speaking and writing, just like GCSE. However, there are some big differences too. You’ll learn about the culture of the countries where the language is spoken. You really get to grips with the grammar, so you can create your own sentences, and you’ll gradually get better at communicating on the spot, just like you have to if you go the country.

Is it just for native speakers?

No! Each year we tend to have a small number of students who have lived in the country or who speak the language at home. However, the large majority of our students have just taken GCSE at school before starting the A level, and those who work hard do extremely well.

Why carry on with languages if I know I want to do something else as a career?

You don’t study languages only to become a translator or teacher. You study them because they make you a stronger communicator, problem-solver, and global citizen. Whether you end up in Engineering, Business, Law, Medicine, or something completely different, those skills will always be valuable. If two applicants have the same grades but one speaks another language, which one is more likely to stand out?

What can you study at university with an MFL A level?

If you choose to carry on with language study after A level, there are many different options. You can continue with your language, start learning another from scratch or combine them. Many students study a language alongside another subject, or take a course like International Business with the option of a year abroad during the course. Whatever you choose, universities view language students as adaptable and resilient learners.

Do we get to go on a trip?

Yes, we offer a residential trip to all students who take A level MFL, which runs every year, so long as there is enough interest.

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What our students think?

“In Spanish, we have studied a lot of different topics, we’ve looked at everything from cyberspace and technology to world heritage so it’s really varied. Everyone is really welcoming at Exeter College and I would definitely recommend it.” Read more >

Kaysha
Spanish and Maths A Levels and Music BTEC Subsidiary Diploma

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