German A-Level

Studying German A-Level allows you not only to build on your German linguistic skills but also develops your

 understanding of society and culture in German speaking countries. 

The language element of the course builds on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking of the German language. Integrated with the language element, the course explores German-speaking societies, cultures, history and politics. Students will also study typically two books or one book and one film from a set list of German texts and films. 

Key Skills Acquired

Linguistic skills, communication strategies, critical thinking, analyse texts and films, cultural and cognitive flexibility, creativity. 

Prerequisites

German at GCSE (or equivalent) 

Complimentary A-Levels

English Literature, English Language & Literature, History, Geography, Philosophy, Latin, Classical Civilisations, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Spanish, French, Chinese. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations which can include a listening and oral component. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Translating, teaching, education, business, travel & tourism, politics, civil service, diplomatic service, publishing, journalism, banking, community liaison, international relations. 

UK Universities Include:

University of Essex, University of Warwick, University of Southampton, University of Surrey, University of Roehampton, University of St Andrews, University of Leicester, University of Kent, University of Bath, University of Exeter, University of Chester, University of Reading, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, University of Glasgow, University of Stirling, Cardiff University, University of Liverpool, Newcastle University, University of Sheffield, University of York, University of Strathclyde, University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, Heriot-Watt University, University of Sussex, University College London (UCL), Queen Mary University of London, University of Aberdeen, Royal Holloway University of London, University of Hull, Durham University, University of Leeds, University of East Anglia, Aston University, King’s College London, University of Nottingham, University of Edinburgh, Lancaster University, University of Oxford