Modern Chinese (BA)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

 

The four-year programme is divided across both institutions and is a unique and exciting opportunity for students interested in China and its culture. You will spend years one and four in Cardiff and years two and three in Beijing.

 

Before going to China, you will acquire a thorough grounding in Chinese history and culture as well as linguistic skills. While in Beijing, you will take part in classroom studies and undertake an internship, chosen from a wide range of options in the cultural sector which could range from private art galleries, book publishers and media design companies to state opera houses, for linguistic consolidation as well as research data collection.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

 

Year one

Year one is spent in Cardiff University at the School of Modern Languages.

 

You will be introduced to the Chinese language, translation and China via a variety of modules.

 

Year two: Sandwich year

In years two and three, you’ll study at Beijing Normal University (BNU) where you’ll choose from a range of language and non-language modules. These modules include (but are not limited to): Chinese listening, speaking, reading, writing; ancient and modern Chinese history; ancient Chinese thought; modern Chinese politics and economics; internet culture in China; and popular culture in China. 

 

Year three: Sandwich year

Year three is spent in Beijing Normal University.

 

During your third year in Beijing, in addition to your standard modules, you will carry out in internship which is offered at a variety of institutions ranging from multinational companies to cultural organisations. BNU also organises teaching placements in Chinese villages as part of its civic mission, and this can be taken as a work placement.

 

Year four

Year four is spent in Cardiff University at the School of Modern Languages.

 

You will study Mandarin Chinese Language at a further advanced level. You will also benefit from modules in Mandarin Chinese for business, management in China and domestic and international developments.

 

You will be required to write a dissertation as part of your fourth year. You will be provided with a list of suitable dissertation subjects in line with the laws and regulations which govern the delivery of higher education in China.

A level
AAB-ABB

 

Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese as a heritage language will also be considered alongside other A Levels.

 

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

 

International Baccalaureate
34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects.

 

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

 

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

 

Fees for overseas status

• £19,450

In 2016/17, 95% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.

 

Many graduates enjoy their year overseas so much that after graduation they take time out to continue travelling or they go abroad to work.

 

Our graduates flourish in the job market as our employment statistics underline. Their language degrees lead them into a diverse and exciting range of careers which have included finance, international sport liaison roles, business consultancy, education, health, the media, politics, diplomacy, interpreting, translation, law and teaching.