Spanish

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Course Overview

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, making it an essential tool for business, trade, culture and tourism. A Level Spanish takes you well beyond GCSE, giving you a thorough grounding in the language, grammar and structures that allow you to research and discuss a wide range of contemporary issues — from technology and immigration to the arts and politics of the Spanish-speaking world.

This is a stimulating and challenging course that combines linguistic skills with analytical thinking. It is highly respected by universities and opens doors to a wide range of careers. A Level Spanish is a highly rewarding and enjoyable course.

Why Study A Level Spanish?

• Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people worldwide — the second most spoken language on the planet
• Highly valued by employers across business, law, international relations, finance and more
• Develops confident communication skills alongside critical and analytical thinking
• Respected by all universities and opens doors to a wide range of degree subjects
• Encourages a deeper understanding of the culture, history and society of the Hispanic world

What You Will Study — Year 1

In the first year, you will explore technological and social changes in the Spanish-speaking world, including the arts and culture of both the present and the past. You will build your vocabulary, develop your use of grammatical structures, and begin discussing contemporary issues in depth.

What You Will Study — Year 2

The second year focuses on the current political landscape of the Hispanic world, examining the political systems that have shaped these countries. You will also study a work of literature and a film, and carry out an independent research project on a topic of your choice — all of which form part of your final assessment.

How Will I Be Assessed?

The course is assessed at the end of two years through three components:

• A speaking unit
• Listening and reading
• Translation and critical analysis of literature and film (written paper)

Assessment covers the topic areas you have studied, your independent research project, and your chosen literary work and film.

Course Commitment

You will have approximately 4½ hours of classroom time per week. We also expect you to work independently for at least 4 hours outside of timetabled lessons, plus during two private study periods within your college timetable. Speaking workshops will be arranged alongside your regular sessions.

Where Could This Take You?

After A Level Spanish, you could progress to university to study Spanish as a main subject or alongside a wide range of other subjects, including Business, Law, International Relations, Sciences, Finance, and Accountancy. Spanish is also an asset in degree apprenticeships and international careers across almost every industry.

Entry Requirements

You will need to meet the standard college entry requirements for A Level study: 5 GCSE passes at grades 4–9, including Spanish and English Language.

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