Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Chinese MA (Hons)

Available for Clearing 2025

Course Overview - Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Chinese MA (Hons)

The MA in Modern Languages, Communication & Cultures allows students to study one language to degree level (either Chinese, French, German or Spanish), in conjunction with courses that develop their communication skills more generally, as well as their knowledge and understanding of societies, cultures and political systems. Levels 1, 2, and 4 take a mixture of mandatory and optional courses. In Level 3 students spend one semester abroad but may spend the full year abroad if they wish. There is sufficient flexibility in the programme structure to allow students to select courses in ...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

C4CC

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B

including A in Chinese.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

including Chinese at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Chinese at HL 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Applicants must demonstrate language level equivalent to Higher / A-level / IB in Chinese for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject and applicants must demonstrate language level equivalent to A Level Chinese at A.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

plus Highers at AABB for entry to Year 2. Advanced Highers must include B in Chinese.

Scottish HNC

Pass

with B in graded unit and meet language requirement in Chinese for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

Pass

with BB in graded units and meet language requirement in Chinese for entry to Year 1.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,C

A,B,B

including B in Chinese for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including A in Chinese.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £19,456

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