Overview
Please note - this is a schools college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.
Italy is rich in history and culture, as well as being a beautiful language to listen to and speak. It is spoken in Switzerland, San Marino and parts of Croatia and Slovenia, as well as Italy itself.
Italy is the seventh largest global market for British exports. So, there are plenty of opportunities to use Italian in a wide range of industries and organisations. It is one of the top five business languages currently in demand in the UK.
This course aims to help you develop your reading, listening, talking and writing skills in a variety of contexts. You will encounter a wide range of different types of texts in different media. In addition, the course also provides you with knowledge of Italy and the customs and way of life of the Italian people.
Attendance Pattern
- Tuesday and Thursday (1.30pm – 4pm).
Minimum entry requirements
Ideally, applicants will have National 5 Italian, though we would accept National 4 or equivalent. Students with qualifications in Spanish may also apply.
After the course
Jobs that use Italian language skills include positions like teachers, translators, and interpreters. However, with further study, you could use your language skills to work in business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking, communications, or the civil service.
Continuing Study
With Higher Italian, you can study Travel and Tourism or Business with Languages at both HNC and HND.
Explore the Course Progression Pathway.