On this joint honours programme, you will study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken.
Together, Chinese and French have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in:
* Europe
* East Asia
* Africa
* North America
**Skills development**
Study with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in French. You w...
On this joint honours programme, you will study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken.<br/><br/>Together, Chinese and French have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in:<br/><br/><br/>* Europe<br/><br/><br/>* East Asia<br/><br/><br/>* Africa<br/><br/><br/>* North America <br/><br/><br/>**Skills development**<br/><br/>Study with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in French. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on:<br/><br/><br/>* reading and writing (including translation)<br/><br/><br/>* speaking and listening <br/><br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to engage with culture in French from around the world, while gaining specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas. Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, French and French-speaking (francophone):<br/><br/><br/>* literature and cinema<br/><br/><br/>* political history and international relations<br/><br/><br/>* social and cultural movements<br/><br/><br/>* philosophical ideas<br/><br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh**<br/><br/>As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study global languages in their cultural context.<br/><br/>We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. While we specialise in teaching students with little or no prior knowledge of the language, we can also accommodate students who already have some experience studying Chinese.<br/><br/>Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We build immersive study abroad into the programme in Year 3, which you will spend in either China or Taiwan and in a French-speaking country.<br/><br/>Employers recognise the importance of both languages and the benefits of a broad intercultural education. Our graduates are valued for their capability to act as bridges of understanding between Chinese, French and British cultures.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BR31
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,B,B Required subjects: A Levels: Chinese or French at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6 (if not at A Level) and English at C or 4. Scottish HigherA,B,B,B ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Cantonese, Mandarin or French at B. National 5s: French at B (if not at Higher) and English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chinese or French at 5. SL: French at 5 (if not at HL) and English at 5. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £26,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |