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

If you have a passion for the Italian language and a curiosity about the culture and ways of life, A Level Italian is the course for you. Whether your interests lie in business, travel, journalism, or film and literature, the course provides an enjoyable and enriching experience. Whether you aspire to use the language for work, further study, training, or leisure, our A Level Italian course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge sought after by employers. In fact, 58% of businesses in the UK recognise the value of staff who can communicate in another language. Language graduates enjoy enhanced job prospects, with 90% finding employment within six months of graduating from university.

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, GCSE grade 6 or above in Italian or another Modern Language is required. If you’re a native speaker of Italian without a GCSE in a Modern Language, you may still be admitted to the course following a successful language test.

How you'll be assessed

The A Level Italian examination (Edexcel) consists of three components: Listening, Reading and Translation (2 hours) Writing – Essays on Literature and Film and Translation (2 hours 40 minutes) 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