French

A Level • Level 3

French

A Level • Level 3

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA5154

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByAQA

Location ByBurnley College

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About the course

Stand out from the crowd by mastering a foreign language. Over the duration of this course, you will be strongly encouraged to listen to and to read French on a daily basis, building skills such as translating, interpreting and writing analytical essays, using a range of French resources including books, films, television and newspapers. You will also practise your fluency in one-to-one conversation lessons each week and explore the culture of French speaking countries across the globe.

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA5154

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByAQA

Location ByBurnley College

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: Mathematics, Grade 6 in French, Grade 6 in English Literature and/or English Language

Think about studying alongside: Business Studies | Classical Civilisation | English Language | English Literature | Film Studies | German | Law | Spanish

Assessment

On this course you will be assessed in the following ways

Careers & Progression

Flight Attendant, Teacher, Foreign Exchange Trader, International Relations Officer, Hotel Manager, Curator, Translator, Archivist, Diplomat.

Additional Details

Enrichment Activities

Students broaden their experience of the French language and culture through a trip to France, visits to a Manchester cinema to see French films, and the weekly ‘le club français’ in College. Communicating in French is perfected thanks to a twinning project with a French lycée with whom students write and Skype. The department runs activities for local schools’ with whom we have a Mentor scheme.

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Or call us on 01282 733373