This joint honours programme enables you to study the languages, literatures and cultures of two of the worlds largest countries, both of whom play an important role in contemporary global politics.
Together, Chinese and Russian have around 1.5 billion native speakers. They are your gateway to cultures and career opportunities in many parts of:
* Europe
* East and Central Asia
* North America
There are large communities of Russian speakers in China.
**Skills development**
Study with us, and you will...
This joint honours programme enables you to study the languages, literatures and cultures of two of the worlds largest countries, both of whom play an important role in contemporary global politics. <br/><br/>Together, Chinese and Russian have around 1.5 billion native speakers. They are your gateway to cultures and career opportunities in many parts of:<br/><br/><br/>* Europe<br/><br/><br/>* East and Central Asia<br/><br/><br/>* North America <br/><br/><br/>There are large communities of Russian speakers in China.<br/><br/>**Skills development**<br/><br/>Study with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in Russian. 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/>Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, Russian and Russian-speaking (Russophone):<br/><br/><br/>* literature and cinema<br/><br/><br/>* political history and international relations<br/><br/><br/>* social and cultural movements<br/><br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to study Russias transnational mobility and to learn about Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated Chinese diasporas.<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 of 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 country where Russian is spoken.<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, Russian and British cultures.
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BR37
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted 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 or Mandarin at B. National 5s: English at C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Chinese or Russian at 5. SL: English at 5. A levelA,B,B ABB. Required subjects: A levels: Chinese or Russian at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
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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 | £28,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |