This degree allows you to combine your interest in linguistics with the study of Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. Two thirds of your modules concentrate on the structure, history and sociological aspects of the English language, and one third is devoted to studying your chosen language. You spend a year abroad in either China or Japan, developing your language confidence and experiencing life in another culture.
This degree allows you to combine your interest in linguistics with the study of Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. Two thirds of your modules concentrate on the structure, history and sociological aspects of the English language, and one third is devoted to studying your chosen language. You spend a year abroad in either China or Japan, developing your language confidence and experiencing life in another culture.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q1T4
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects. Extended ProjectA If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application. A levelA,B,B We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or other Science. |
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