A Level German
Course Code: Q100042
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Next Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
As German is a major language of international communication, proficiency is essential for anyone considering a career in any global or European organisation. On this course, you’ll develop your skills in spoken and written German, gain translation skills, study modern literary texts and films, and learn about Germany’s political and artistic culture.
As well as being considered a facilitating subject, highly valued by universities, German is also an excellent language to learn as Germany has the biggest economy in Europe and the fourth largest worldwide. It's also the fifth largest internet domain in the world, with 5.8 per cent of all websites written in German.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 6 or above in German and grade 5 or above in English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
Demonstrating your knowledge and skills in German will be assessed via written examinations and an oral exam.
There are a wide variety of job roles in which a language is considered useful, beneficial or essential. Examples include a broadcast journalist, customs and excise employment worker, diplomatic service officer, English as a foreign language teacher, international aid/development worker, or logistics and distribution manager.
A Level German available start dates:
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