Education Studies with Mandarin

Did you know that Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world?

In today’s global job market, proficiency in an additional language is a valuable asset. By combining Education Studies with Mandarin, you will develop a unique skill set that enhances your employability and sets you apart from other graduates. Learning a language not only expands career opportunities but also strengthens cognitive skills, critical thinking, and communication—highly transferable across multiple sectors.

At DMU, you can study Mandarin at a level that suits you—beginner, GCSE (intermediate), or advanced—allowing you to progress at your own pace while deepening your understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Alongside language study, you will explore key Education Studies modules such as Perspectives on Education, Inclusion and Diversity, Understanding Learning and Wellbeing, and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Neurodiversity. You will also take part in weekly language practice sessions and intensive workshops, gaining insight into Mandarin-speaking cultures and their impact on education.


• Specialised skills: Learn Mandarin while exploring educational perspectives, with the flexibility to specialise in your areas of interest. Optional modules include Creativity in Education, Radical Education, and Music in the Life of the Primary School.



• A pathway to teaching: This course provides a foundation for Initial Teacher Training (ITT), supporting your journey to becoming a qualified teacher in the UK.



• Real world application: Boost your CV with placements and volunteering in schools, museums, and community learning centres, where you can apply your knowledge in professional settings.



• Industry-informed teaching: Delivered by experienced academics and informed by industry professionals, ensuring content is relevant to current challenges and best practices in education.



• International experience: As part of DMU Global, previous students have studied museum education in Amsterdam, studies on inequality in New York, and refugee support projects in Berlin.



• Focused learning: Block teaching lets you focus on one subject at a time, with a balanced schedule for better engagement.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.