Spanish A-Level

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

 your understanding of society and culture in Spanish speaking countries. 

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

Key Skills Acquired

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

Prerequisites

Spanish 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, French, German, Chinese. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

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