Linguistics with Japanese/Chinese Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Linguistics with Japanese/Chinese Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This four-year Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese degree concentrates on developing your understanding of:
* how languages work
* how we communicate
* the growth of language in the mind
You'll explore linguistics in the context of English and either the Chinese or Japanese language. You'll build a firm foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue many potential career paths.
Study the language of your choice from a beginner or advanced level depending on previous experience. Building your fluenc...
This four-year Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese degree concentrates on developing your understanding of:
* how languages work
* how we communicate
* the growth of language in the mind
You'll explore linguistics in the context of English and either the Chinese or Japanese language. You'll build a firm foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue many potential career paths.
Study the language of your choice from a beginner or advanced level depending on previous experience. Building your fluency in Mandarin Chinese or Japanese alongside your study of linguistics will give you a unique perspective on the language.
In your third year, you'll immerse yourself in East Asian culture as you spend the year in China or Japan. You'll improve your language skills and confidence, and gain a first-hand appreciation for the language in context.
Our cutting-edge programme is shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading researchers. You'll explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:
* first and second language acquisition
* child language acquisition
* language variation and change
* psycholinguistics
* theoretical linguistics
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A27-C33
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or other Sciences.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
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 Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit.
Extended Project
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum of 32 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. 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)
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 - Principal
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.
T Level
This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
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