AS Level German
Course Code: Q272266
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
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 or business. German is an excellent language to learn as Germany has the biggest economy in Europe.
Units include:
- Understanding spoken German
- Understanding written German
- Translating from German to English, and from English to German
- Studying modern literary texts and films
- Aspects of political and artistic culture in Germany.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 6 or above in GCSE German and grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
100% written examinations including an oral exam.
There is a wide variety of job roles in which a language is considered useful, beneficial or essential. Examples include 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.
AS Level German
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