Spanish (A-level)

This programme allows students to use Spanish for the purpose of communication and enables them to gather, analyse and exchange information and ideas in Spanish.

You will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4.

In addition, you should have GCSE Spanish at grade 5 or above (preferably in the Higher paper). 

You will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in Spanish-speaking countries and their culture.

A recent school report will be required which demonstrates a committed attitude to learning.

It is assumed that students will enrol on a two-year A-level programme of study consisting of three or more subjects. However, students will be expected to demonstrate a committed attitude to learning and make positive progress in their first year of study.

A-level course content:

• Social issues and trends
• Political and artistic culture
• Grammar
• Works – literary texts and films
• Individual research project

A-level topics include:

• Multiculturalism in Hispanic society including immigration, racism and integration.
• Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world including today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens, monarchies, republics and dictatorships, and popular movements.

This course will be delivered on-site at the Joseph Wright Centre.

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The A-level exams in Spanish include questions that allow students to demonstrate their ability to:

• draw together their knowledge, skills and understanding from across the full course of study
• provide extended responses

The exam board is AQA.

A-level assessment:

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks in total, 50% of A-level)

Paper 2: Writing (2 hours, 80 marks in total, 20% of A-level)

Paper 3: Speaking (21–23 minutes including 5 minutes preparation time, 60 marks in total, 30% of A-level)

You may need languages for all sorts of career destinations – doctors, psychologists and physiotherapists need language skills to communicate effectively with patients whether they work in the UK or overseas. Business people, bankers and entrepreneurs all need language skills to make deals and sell products on the global market.

Politicians, historians, geographers and holiday reps all need language skills to get to know the people and area that they are passionate about. In addition, careers in teaching, translating/interpreting, journalism, importing/exporting and catering will all require advanced level language skills.

A foreign language A-level will complement and enhance your other studies too.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk