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Submitted by csouthworth on 10 January 2012 - 11.45pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - AQA

AS

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Learn how to speak this beautiful language and live the exciting cultural experience while gaining an insight into the culture of Britain's closest neighbour. Language skills are highly sought after, particularly in international business. The career opportunities for linguists are wide and varied - tourism, marketing, translating, teaching and fashion are just a few examples.

Progression 

After this A level, you could could work in a French-speaking country, travel, or study French at university, which would improve your future employment prospects. You could combine French with another language at university or with business, law, management or media.

Entry Requirements 

In general, give GCSEs (grade C or above) are required to undertake an A level programme at the College, and these must include at least grade C in English and maths. A minimum of grade B in French is required.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Speaking exam 30%

Listening, reading and writing exam 70%

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Studying French A level gives you the opportunity to develop your fluency, accuracy and language knowledge. You will improve your knowledge of speaking, listening, reading and writing the language and develop an awareness and understadning of a contemporary society and its cultural background.

Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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