At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above and Spanish at grade 6 or above.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Spanish builds linguistic confidence and cultural awareness across the Spanish-speaking world. You’ll explore social issues, equality, multiculturalism and political culture, as well as analysing literature or film. It’s a great course for becoming confident in real communication. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits.
Further information
Great for students who enjoy languages and want to use Spanish in study, work or travel. It suits those curious about culture, communication and global issues, strengthening confidence and analytical understanding.
- Cultural themes: identity, heritage and modern idols with applied examples through real scenarios
- Multiculturalism: immigration, racism and integration with applied examples through real scenarios
- Politics: regional identity, movements and power with applied examples through real scenarios
- Social change: family, cyberspace and equality with applied examples through real scenarios
- Study of a literary text or film with applied examples through real scenarios using guided practice
Spanish leads to degrees in Spanish, business with languages, law or international relations. Careers include interpreting, teaching, tourism, diplomacy and roles in organisations seeking bilingual speakers.
Lessons blend speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, including language lab work. Assessment includes written papers and a speaking exam based on stimulus cards and discussion. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits.