Modern Chinese (BA) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our 4-year Modern Chinese (BA) programme is delivered through an exciting partnership between Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University, that enables you to develop and enhance your knowledge of the Chinese language – achieving advanced linguistics skills - and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to study the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in China. 


During the degree, you’ll foster translation skills, gain professional experience, and develop high-level communication and critical thinking skills.


An integral part of this programme is the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture by spending 2 years living in Beijing. This cultural and linguistic experience will be further enhanced through studying for 2 years at one of China’s premier, double first universities, Beijing Normal University. During your time at Beijing Normal, you will have the opportunity to be taught by expert, native speakers and embrace the experience of studying within a Chinese culture and in the Chinese higher education system. Beyond your academic development, your time at Beijing Normal University will build resilience and independence.


We run 2 language pathways. Those with an A level or equivalent competence in Mandarin Chinese language will take our Upper Elementary pathway. Those with limited or no knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language take our Elementary pathway.


On completion of this programme, you’ll be a confident and independent user of Mandarin Chinese language, able to speak and write fluently and accurately, and read, understand, and analyse complex texts in Mandarin Chinese and in English with assurance.


It’s important to remember that studying Mandarin Chinese is not just about the language itself, it involves the integrated study of language, culture, and society. Our BA Modern Chinese programme offers challenging and stimulating modules with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and celebrates cultural and linguistic mobility.  


Languages open doors to a variety of career paths and our aim is for you to become a ‘global citizen’ who thinks critically, understands cultural diversity, and a wealth of transferable skills.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our 4-year Modern Chinese (BA) programme is delivered through an exciting partnership between Cardiff University and Beijing Normal University, that enables you to develop and enhance your knowledge of the Chinese language – achieving advanced linguistics skills - and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to study the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in China. 


During the degree, you’ll foster translation skills, gain professional experience, and develop high-level communication and critical thinking skills.


An integral part of this programme is the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the Chinese language and culture by spending 2 years living in Beijing. This cultural and linguistic experience will be further enhanced through studying for 2 years at one of China’s premier, double first universities, Beijing Normal University. During your time at Beijing Normal, you will have the opportunity to be taught by expert, native speakers and embrace the experience of studying within a Chinese culture and in the Chinese higher education system. Beyond your academic development, your time at Beijing Normal University will build resilience and independence.


We run 2 language pathways. Those with an A level or equivalent competence in Mandarin Chinese language will take our Upper Elementary pathway. Those with limited or no knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language take our Elementary pathway.


On completion of this programme, you’ll be a confident and independent user of Mandarin Chinese language, able to speak and write fluently and accurately, and read, understand, and analyse complex texts in Mandarin Chinese and in English with assurance.


It’s important to remember that studying Mandarin Chinese is not just about the language itself, it involves the integrated study of language, culture, and society. Our BA Modern Chinese programme offers challenging and stimulating modules with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity and celebrates cultural and linguistic mobility.  


Languages open doors to a variety of career paths and our aim is for you to become a ‘global citizen’ who thinks critically, understands cultural diversity, and a wealth of transferable skills.

Admission Requirements

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GCSE and other essential requirements

You must have or be working towards:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.


We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
24,700 GBP

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