The study of A Level German gives students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the German language beyond GCSE. It enables students to communicate effectively, both in spoken and written form, on a variety of topics which are of interest to young people today. It enhances the cultural dimension of studying a language and increases students’ European and global awareness.

Preferred entry requirements:

Grade 5 or higher at GCSE German

Exam board: Edexcel

Units studied:

• Unit 1: Developments in society in Germany: nature and environment, education, the world of work
• Unit 2: Political and artistic culture in German-speaking countries: music, media, festivals and traditions
• Unit 3: Immigration and multicultural society: positive impacts, challenges and integration, reactions to immigration
• Unit 4: German reunification: society in East Germany, events before reunification, Germany since reunification

Course assessment details:

This course is assessed entirely through final examinations.

Progression and career opportunities:

An A Level qualification in German provides a suitable foundation for the study of German at university. Increasingly, German is combined with other subjects at university to provide an extra dimension to one’s studies, for example, in business and management. It can also lead to the study of other languages such as Russian, Chinese or Japanese. Organisations are often looking for candidates with additional skills, and having a good knowledge of another language could be part of that skill set.