French
Queen Mary's College - Hampshire
01256417500
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF
Course summary

The A Level French course will give you confidence to speak and write the language fluently, while introducing you to key issues relevant to France and the French-speaking world. You will explore literature, film, and traditions, gaining a deeper understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Francophone world. This course offers you the opportunity to develop your communication and comprehension skills, broaden your understanding of diverse cultures, and enhance your employment prospects both locally and globally. Studying A Level French not only provides you with a solid foundation for further study, work, training, or leisure, but it also opens doors to a range of exciting opportunities. The skills you acquire in language learning are highly sought after by employers, with 58% of businesses in the UK recognising the benefits of bilingual employees. Furthermore, language graduates enjoy enhanced job prospects, with 90% finding employment within six months of graduating from university. Former QMC French students have found success in diverse fields, including airline services, marketing, broadcast journalism, medicine, diplomatic service, publishing, retail buying, teaching, international aid, translation services, law and more.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths. To study this course, Grade 6 or above in GCSE French (or equivalent) is required. This ensures that you have a solid basis to excel in the course and maximise your learning experience. Native speakers of French can be admitted without a GCSE in French, subject to a language test.

How you'll be assessed

The A Level French examination (AQA) consists of three components: Listening, Reading and Translation (2 hours 30 minutes) Writing – Essays on Literature and Film (2 hours) Speaking – a topic card and an individual research project (21-23 minutes)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF