AS Level German
Course Code: Q272266
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Next Start Date:
01 Aug 2027
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.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
AS Level German available start dates:
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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