Italian A-Level

Studying Italian A-Level allows you not only to build on your Italian linguistic skills but also develops your understanding of Italian society

and culture.

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

Key Skills Acquired

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

Prerequisites

Italian 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, German, Chinese. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: Pearson Edexcel (UK)

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

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