48 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
On this joint honours programme, you will study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken.
Together, Chinese and French have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in:
- Europe
- East Asia
- Africa
- North America
Skills development
On this programme, you will develop advanced competency in Modern Standard Chinese and in French. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on:
- reading and writing (including translation)
- speaking and listening
You will also:
- engage with culture in French from around the world
- gain specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas
Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, French and French-speaking (Francophone):
- literature and cinema
- political history and international relations
- social and cultural movements
- philosophical ideas
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study global languages in their cultural context.
We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. Within the UK, we are also the only university to offer three different language entry levels to our Chinese degree programmes:
- ab initio - for complete beginners in the Chinese language
- upper beginner
- intermediate
We also offer two entry levels to French.
Our programme is not for native speakers of either language, but we welcome heritage language learners.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We have built immersive study abroad into the programme in Year 3, which you will spend in either mainland China or Taiwan and in a country where French is spoken.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
Programme benefits
- Take the only programme of its kind in the UK to offer three entry levels for Chinese.
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
- Build up to fluency in two major world languages and specialise in different aspects of Chinese and Francophone studies as you move through your degree.
- Explore fantastic libraries and collections at the University and in the city.
- Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.
Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in both your languages and in Chinese and Francophone studies. You will also gain research skills and choose an option course from a wide range of disciplines.
Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining lived experience of Chinese and French-speaking cultures. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics or approaches to Chinese and Francophone studies. You will also further develop your language and translation skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
On this joint honours programme, you will study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken.
Together, Chinese and French have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in:
- Europe
- East Asia
- Africa
- North America
Skills development
On this programme, you will develop advanced competency in Modern Standard Chinese and in French. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on:
- reading and writing (including translation)
- speaking and listening
You will also:
- engage with culture in French from around the world
- gain specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas
Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, French and French-speaking (Francophone):
- literature and cinema
- political history and international relations
- social and cultural movements
- philosophical ideas
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study global languages in their cultural context.
We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. Within the UK, we are also the only university to offer three different language entry levels to our Chinese degree programmes:
- ab initio - for complete beginners in the Chinese language
- upper beginner
- intermediate
We also offer two entry levels to French.
Our programme is not for native speakers of either language, but we welcome heritage language learners.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We have built immersive study abroad into the programme in Year 3, which you will spend in either mainland China or Taiwan and in a country where French is spoken.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
Programme benefits
- Take the only programme of its kind in the UK to offer three entry levels for Chinese.
- Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
- Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
- Build up to fluency in two major world languages and specialise in different aspects of Chinese and Francophone studies as you move through your degree.
- Explore fantastic libraries and collections at the University and in the city.
- Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.
Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in both your languages and in Chinese and Francophone studies. You will also gain research skills and choose an option course from a wide range of disciplines.
Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining lived experience of Chinese and French-speaking cultures. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics or approaches to Chinese and Francophone studies. You will also further develop your language and translation skills.
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