German A Level

What is German?

German A-level builds on your GCSE knowledge, expanding beyond just the language to include Germany’s people, culture, and history.

Why Study German?

It enhances key interpersonal skills such as confidence, communication, and collaboration. A language qualification distinguishes you from others, showcasing your unique qualities.

Please click on the following link for this information.

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level/german-7662/specification-at-a-glance

Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus grade 5 or above in GCSE German.

A grade 5 or above in English language recommended.

Universities and colleges in the UK are offering courses in the following subject areas:

Linguistics

Comparative literary studies

English studies

Ancient language studies

Celtic studies

Latin studies

Classical Greek studies

Classical studies

French studies

German studies

Italian studies

Spanish studies

Portuguese studies

Scandinavian studies

Russian and East European studies

European studies

Chinese studies

Japanese studies

South Asian studies

Asian studies

African studies

Modern Middle Eastern studies

American studies

In a ‘global economy’, the ability to speak more than one language and knowledge of different cultures can be very useful in many different job sectors.

Examples of related careers where languages may be directly related or useful, include the following job titles:

academic librarian

advertising copywriter

arts administrator

hotel manager

information officer

interpreter

journalist

proofreader

public relations officer

teacher

tourism officer

translator​

The key areas of employment include:

civil service

education

hospitality and tourism

IT and telecommunications

law

marketing and publishing

media and journalism

recruitment and human resources

retail sales and customer service

transport and logistics​