Awarding Body : WJEC

Entry Requirements : Grade B or above in GCSE Spanish.

Course Content :

Year 1 : Candidates are required to study social and cultural life of the Spanish speaking countries, developing their skills in all areas of the language and enhancing their grammar knowledge.

Year 2 : The A2 modules cover current affairs and social issues in greater depth, and greater emphasis is placed on accuracy and use of language.  Candidates will also study elements of Spanish Cinema, History and Geography.

Assessment :

At the end of the first year of study the AS modules will be assessed with an oral examination and listening, reading and written tasks. At the end of the second year there is an oral test and a mixed skill examination paper.

Progression :

Access to foreign language degrees and courses which include a language component, eg Business with Spanish, Law with Spanish, Biology & Chemistry.  Many universities particularly welcome applications from students with language skills in their effort to establish links with universities across Europe.  Career opportunities include marketing, banking, sales, information technology, teaching and interpreting.